Tropical Bread Pudding

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 5  large eggs
• 1  quart skim milk
• 4  ounces  dried pineapple, finely diced
• 3⁄4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  tablespoons rum (optional)
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6 -8  cups  bread, cubes 3/4 inch

Directions

1. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with milk, pineapple, 1/2 cup coconut, vanilla, rum, sugar and salt.
4. Mix in bread cubes.
5. Spoon into prepared dish and top with remaining cup coconut.
6. Bake pudding 1 hour.
7. Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or a custard sauce.