BEST TOMATO PUDDING

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This tomato bread pudding is easily prepared from on hand items, creating a side dish casserole that will be asked for over and over again. It can also be prepared ahead of time and put in oven later.

Provided by Randi

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup water
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pinch salt to taste
10 slices white bread, cubed
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 612.6 mg, Sugar 22.6 g