TOMATO PUDDING

This tomato bread pudding is easily prepared from on hand items, creating a side dish casserole that will be asked for over and over again. It can also be prepared ahead of time and put in oven later."

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil

• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 10 slices white bread, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.