OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING

1 (4-serving size) package Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Pudding and Pie Filling
1/4 cup sugar, divided use
3 cups milk, divided use
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (optional)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 slices dry white bread, cut into cubes
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine pudding mix and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in medium saucepan. Add 2 cups of the milk; blend well. Add raisins and lemon rind. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.

Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.

Pour remaining 1 cup milk over bread cubes in bowl to moisten; then stir into pudding mixture. Pour into 1-quart baking dish.

Combine remaining sugar with spices. Sprinkle over pudding.

Broil until sugar is lightly browned and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with lemon slice, if desired.

Source: Jell-O: Fun and Fabulous Recipes