Apple Bread Pudding

Name: Apple Bread Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices Italian or French bread, cubed, divided; 1 jar (25 ounces) chunky applesauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Whipped topping, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield 8-10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My young grandson loves to help me make his favorite dessert. When Frankie eats this comforting pudding, he declares, "Yum yum in my tummy."—Dorothy Popotnik, Willoughby, Ohio

Ingredients

10 slices Italian or French bread, cubed, divided
1 jar (25 ounces) chunky applesauce
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped topping, optional

Directions

Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon applesauce over bread; sprinkle with nutmeg. Top with remaining bread. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with whipped topping if desired.