Apple Cheese Bread Pudding

Name: Apple Cheese Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. light cream or half and half; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 c. applesauce; 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1/8 tsp. salt; 4 c. (1-inch cubes) white or raisin bread (approximately 10 slices); 1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. light cream or half and half
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. applesauce
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
4 c. (1-inch cubes) white or raisin bread (approximately 10 slices)
1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Directions

1

Combine cream, eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla and salt.
2

Lightly toss bread, cheese and nuts.
3

Place bread and cheese mixture in buttered 2-quart casserole.
4

Pour cream mixture over bread mixture.
5

Cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until bread is completely saturated.
6

Preheat oven to 350°.
7

Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
8

Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.