Tomato Pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup water
2 cups bread cubes, crust removed (about 6 slices Canadian white)
1/2 cup melted butter

Directions:

Cut the bread into cubes and set aside in a casserole dish.

Combine brown sugar, puree, and water over low heat on the stove top. Melt the butter. Poor the butter over the bread. Add the tomato mixture.

Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve hot. Serves approximately six.

Chef’s tip:

This is an easy recipe to double, and it makes a colorful addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. It's also an easy dish to take with you to a friend or family's house. Tomato pudding is an excellent side dish with ham, turkey, or chicken.