Bread Pudding

What you need:

8 eggs, beaten
4 cups milk
2/3 cup light brown sugar sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups dry French bread cubes
2/3 cup raisins (optional)

What you do:

   1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
   2. Place the dry bread cubes in the Crock Pot.
   3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and stir in the raisins.
   4. Cover; cook on High for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.


*This recipe is also good with 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk and 1/2 cup firmly packed sweetened coconut flakes.

**Mix 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk or water just to moisten. From a knife or teaspoon drizzle over each individual serving.

OR

Sauce:

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large can evaporated milk * **
1/2 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.

*   1 pint half-and-half can be used.
** for a richer sauce use condensed milk.

Best served warm.