OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING 
6 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 tbsp. reduced-calorie butter, melted
3/4 c. sugar substitute, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
vegetable cooking spray
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 c. skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Brush bread lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with one-third of the sugar substitute and cinnamon. Cut bread slices into quarters. Layer bread and raisins in a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.

Combine eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining two-thirds of sugar substitute. Pour over bread and raisin dish. Place dish in a baking pan containing 1-inch of hot water.

Bake at 350°F for 55 minutes to one hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled.

Yield: 8 servings.

 

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