Grape Almond Bread Pudding

• 4 cups firm white bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (about 5 slices)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

1. Bake the bread cubes in a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. Beat eggs, one at a time, in a large bowl.
3. Add sugar and cream well.
4. Mix in nutmeg, milk, half and half and essence.
5. Add toasted bread cubes and grapes.
6. Mix well.
7. Spoon bread mixture into a lightly buttered 2 quart baking dish.
8. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle butter over the top.
9. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Serve warm.
11. Note: 2 cups milk or 2 cups half and half may be substituted for 1 cup each.

firm white bread, eggs, sugar, ground nutmeg, milk, vanilla essence, grapes, almonds, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grape-almond-bread-pudding-85287 (may not work)