Yield: 12 servings
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2 tablespoons margarine, softened
8 cups french bread cubes (cut cubes into 1 inch squares)
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmet
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 cup rum
4 eggs
1/2 cup raisins
Cooking time: 55 minutes
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease 13 X 9 inch (3 quart) baking dish with margarine.
Place bread cubes in large bowl.
In separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except raisins; blend until smooth with wire whisk. Pour over bread cubes.
Stir in raisins.
Pour into greased baking dish.
Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.