Puddin’ Please

PB&J BREAD PUDDING

Makes 6 to 8 servings

7 cups 1-inch-cubed challah bread
2⅔ cups half-and-half
½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
⅔ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
½ cup grape jelly
Garnish: confectioners’ sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir together bread cubes and half-and-half.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in peanut butter until melted.