SOUTH CAROLINA BREAD PUDDING

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Provided by ki_94

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices sandwich bread, torn
1/4 cup butter, melted (optional)
2 cups evaporated milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350*F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
Mix bread and other ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined.
Pour into baking dish and bake for approximately 45 minutes - 55 minutes. Check at the 45 minute mark.
Cool to room temperature and serve plain or with hard sauce, lemon, vanilla or caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers. Tastes better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 191.9, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 5.5