Bread Pudding - made with Bagels

By á-47

Ingredients

• 3 plain bagels
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tea. cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup pecan halves (optional)
• Butter

Preparation

Step 1

Cut bagels into 1/2"-1" cubes. Spread out on a cookie sheet and let dry overnight.

Place eggs, milk, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and pecans in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Add bagel cubes and mix gently by hand.

Liberally butter the bottom and sides of an 8" round cake pan.

Pour the contents of the bowl into the pan and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Remove plastic wrap and bake pudding for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Makes 6 servings