4 c. cubed French bread
1/2 c. raisins
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 pt. heavy cream, whipped
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sherry

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 2 quart casserole. Place bread crumbs in casserole, sprinkle with raisins. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for cream and sherry; beat well. Pour over bread cubes. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with sherry flavored cream and garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serves 8.