Tennessee Bread Pudding

Name: Tennessee Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 2 c. hot water; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk; 4 large eggs; 1 c. flaked coconut; 1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 9 slices white bread with crust, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Bourbon Sauce

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
4 large eggs
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
9 slices white bread with crust, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Bourbon Sauce

Directions

1

Combine water and sugar in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2

Add milk and eggs, stirring with a wire whisk until blended.
3

Stir in coconut and next 5 ingredients.
4

Add bread cubes; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
6

Serve warm with Bourbon Sauce.
7

Makes 12 servings.