Grape Almond Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.