OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING 
6 slices day-old white bread, crust removed
2 tbsp. reduced-calorie butter, melted
Sugar substitute to equal 3/4 c. sugar, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. seedless raisins
Vegetable cooking spray
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Brush bread lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar substitute and cinnamon. Quarter each bread slice. Layer with raisins in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Set dish aside.

Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar substitute; pour over bread and raisins in dish. Place dish in a pan containing 1 inch of hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Yield: 8 servings.

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 skim milk. 139 calories. Each serving: 1/2 cup. 19 gm. carbohydrates, 7 gm. protein, 4 gm. fat, trace of fiber, 160 mg. sodium, 138 mg. cholesterol.

 

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