Instructions: Heres a lowered fat version of bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Im also
including a a sauce recipe I use with gingerbread. It does have a tablespoon of butter, but I think low- or non-fat margarine would work (as is, the CFF% is not bad). [Ann]

Nothing is wasted in a Cajun kitchen where stale bread becomes a luscious dessert.

To make Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring
twice, or until lightly toasted.

Meanwhile, spread pecans in a pie plate and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fragrant. Let cool and chop coarsely.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Blend in evaporated skim milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the toasted French bread, pecans and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to
1 hour.

Meanwhile, lightly coat a shallow 2-qt. baking dish with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 Tbsp. of the sugar. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Skim off froth and cook until it begins
to turn light nutty brown, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. (Be careful not to burn the butter.) Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Pour the bread mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 Tbsp
. sugar. Bake the pudding for 40 minutes, or until firm in the center.

Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until the top is browned and puffed.

To make Bourbon Sauce: Meanwhile, place a deep mixing bowl, beaters and evaporated skim milk in the freezer to chill for 20 minutes. In the chilled
bowl, using an electric mixer, beat evaporated skim milk for 1 to 2 minutes
or until it is the consistency of whipped cream.

Gradually add sugar, bourbon and yogurt and beat for several minutes longer,
or until thickened. Serve over warm bread pudding.

Serves 8.

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