Tomato Bread Pudding, Assoc. Press

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Tomato Bread Pudding

 

Recipe By : Helen Nielsen Allen

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : posted

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups tomatoes -- peeled and seeded

(about 1 pound)

or 16-ounce can tomato pieces in juice

3 slices bread, country-style -- cut in 1-inch cubes

(about 3 cups)

1 cup brown sugar, golden

3/4 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter -- softened

2 teaspoons lemon juice -- freshly squeezed

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut the tomatoes in small pieces, reserving all juice.

Toast the bread cubes lightly. Set aside.

Place the brown sugar, water and salt in a medium saucepan over a low heat.

Cook until the sugar and water have combined, about 5 minutes. Add the

tomatoes, bread cubes, butter and lemon juice. Cook, stirring gently, until

the butter has melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Pour the tomato mixture into a casserole or baking dish. Bake in preheated

375-degree F oven until bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve piping hot. Makes

4 to 6 servings.

 

 

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 225 Calories; 23g Fat (88% calories

from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 61mg Cholesterol; 774mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Fat

 

NOTES : Tomato Bread Pudding rooted in the South

The Associated Press

 

Tomatoes are thought to be native to the Andes region of Peru and Chile,

traveling north via Central America and Mexico, and making their first

appearance in Europe in 1519 following Hernan Cortez's conquest of Mexico,

according to " The Great Tomato Book " (Ten Speed Press, $14.95).

Tomato Bread Pudding has its own history, which can be traced to the

pre-Civil War days. This traditional Southern dish offers a mixed taste of

sweet and tart. The recipe comes from Helen Nielsen Allen, mother of Joan

Nielsen, who put together " The Great Tomato Book " with author Gary Ibsen.

 

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