Key West Guava Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Tear bread into pieces.
2. 2
   Soak in water 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Pour into a colander; drain.
4. 4
   Squeeze most of water out.
5. 5
   Place bread in large bowl, add eggs, milks, sugar and vanilla; beat well.
6. 6
   Melt butter in 9 x 13-inch pan.
7. 7
   Add to mixture, then combine well and add back to pan.
8. 8
   Cut guava paste into crosswise strips.
9. 9
   Lay atop mixture in rows, almost touching.
10. 10
    Push guava paste below liquid level, then bake in preheated 350° oven 1 hour.
11. 11
    Check center for doneness.
12. 12
    It will fall, that's okay.
13. 13
    Serve warm or cold.