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Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. Cookbook Featured Recipe

Lake Charles, LA The Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. is proud of their award winning Cookbook Marshes to Mansions. Over 14,500 copies have been sold throughout the country since its September 2007 printing. Marshes to Mansions contains over 250 recipes and 90 sidebars with interesting facts and tales about people, places and events throughout Lake Charles history as well as helpful cooking tips in a coffee table quality cookbook designed for beauty as well as function.

Marshes to Mansions features many recipes that are quick and easy to make for any occasion. With tailgating upon us and holidays just around the corner, their featured recipe, White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding, can be made for any occasion. This mouth-watering treat is enjoyed by all and is prepared by combining simple ingredients.

White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding

Page 168 of Marshes to Mansions

Serves 24

12 to 18 miniature croissants

12 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 cup sweetened condense milk

cup vanilla extract

4 cups fresh blueberries

cup pecans

1 cup (2 sticks) of butter

5 1/3 cups white chocolate chips

6 tablespoons of whiskey

Tear the croissants into pieces and spread over the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish. Combine the eggs, sugar, and sweetened condense milk and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Pour evenly over the croissants. Sprinkle the blueberries and pecans over the top. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Combine the butter and white chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook until the mixture is melted and smooth, whisking constantly. Stir in the whiskey just before serving. Serve the bread pudding with the sauce over the top or on the side.

The proceeds from Marshes to Mansions sales go directly to funding the projects dedicated to improving the communities of Southwest Louisiana. Cookbooks are available for purchase at local Lake Area stores for $28.95 (plus tax). This award-winning cookbook is also available online at the official website www.jllc.net. 20 % 0ff internet orders in the month of November! Be sure to read the featured Recipe and Tip of the Month while online!

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