1 (12 oz.) can (1 1/2 c.) evaporated milk or 1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 slices day old bread, cubed (2 1/4 c.)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon or ginger
1/4 c. raisins or mixed dried fruit bits

In a 1 quart casserole (microwave safe) combine milk and sugar. Cook uncovered on 100% power (high) for 3 to 5 minutes or just to boiling, stirring once to dissolve sugar. In a mixing bowl beat eggs well. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into eggs. Return all to casserole. Stir in bread cubes, vanilla and nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon or ginger.

Cook the egg-bread mixture, covered, on 50% powder (medium) for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in raisins or fruit. Cook, uncovered, on medium for 3 to 5 minutes more or until done, giving the dish a half turn once. When pudding is done, a knife inserted 1" from the edge will come out clean, although the top may appear wet. Let stand, covered, on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.