Pink Ribbon Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

• 4 Panera Bread Pink Ribbon Bagels (day old or lightly toasted)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups half & half
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup dried cherries
• Whipped cream for topping 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rectangular baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, half & half, and milk. 
3. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and dried cherries.
4. Tear Pink Ribbon Bagels into bite-sized pieces and add pieces to the mixing bowl.
5. Stir in the remaining butter and mix thoroughly.
6. Bake until firm, 45 minutes – 1 hour.
7. Serve warm with whipped cream for topping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12