South Carolina Bread Pudding

• 8 slices sandwich bread, torn
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (optional)
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350*F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
2. Mix bread and other ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined.
3. Pour into baking dish and bake for approximately 45 minutes - 55 minutes. Check at the 45 minute mark.
4. Cool to room temperature and serve plain or with hard sauce, lemon, vanilla or caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers. Tastes better the next day.

bread, butter, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, raisins, pecans, fruit cocktail, cinnamon, vanilla, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/south-carolina-bread-pudding-526604 (may not work)