Rhubarb Bread Pudding

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 8 slices bread, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh rhubarb, diced

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole.
2. Cut toast into 1/2 inch cubes and place in the prepared casserole.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat milk and butter just to boiling. Pour over toast cubes and let stand for about 15 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
5. Add the sugar, cinnamon and salt and beat together.
6. Stir in rhubarb.
7. Stir into bread mixture in casserole.
8. Sprinkle with nuts.
9. Bake for approximately 50 minutes.
10. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
11. May be served with poured cream, if desired.