PINEAPPLE  BREAD  PUDDING

 8 thick slices, day-old bread - cut into one-inch cubes
2 cups, drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup butter - melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
4 eggs, beaten
3 cups, milk 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1½ quart baking dish (or six, one-cup baking dishes). Toss together the bread cubes and pineapple, and place the mixture in the prepared baking dish(es). In a mixing bowl, blend together the melted butter, the sugar and the eggs and pour the custard over the bread mixture. Bake until puffed and golden - about 40 minutes for full size, about 25 minutes for individual size.  Check to be sure the center is "set" before removing from the oven.  Sprinkle top lightly with a small amount of additional brown sugar.  Serve immediately.