Grape Almond Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Bake the bread cubes in a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. 2
   Beat eggs, one at a time, in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add sugar and cream well.
4. 4
   Mix in nutmeg, milk, half and half and essence.
5. 5
   Add toasted bread cubes and grapes.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Spoon bread mixture into a lightly buttered 2 quart baking dish.
8. 8
   Sprinkle almonds and drizzle butter over the top.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Serve warm.
11. 11
    Note: 2 cups milk or 2 cups half and half may be substituted for 1 cup each.