Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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