Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: mix bread and milk together. add the 2 eggs and the 2 egg yolks with 5 tbsp of sugar and salt. add to the milk mixture will be the vanilla and butter. mix well and pour into a slightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. bake in a pie pan of water at 350° oven for 45 minutes. for the meringue topping: beat the egg whites until stiff and add the 4 tbsp of sugar to it. pour in slowly top the already baked pudding with it--making swirly peaks for decorations. bake again at 300° until a golden brown.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 350. spread pecans in a shallow baking pan and bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. meanwhile, place bread cubes in a greased 3 qt. or larger slow cooker. peel, core and thinly slice the apples. mix lightly together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, add eggs and mix well. blend in half and half or milk and then stir in bourbon or brandy. lightly mix pecans with bread and apples. pour egg mixture over bread. drizzle with butter. cover and cook on low until apples are tender when pierced and custard is set; about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. let pudding stand, covered, for about 15 minutes. serve warm with ice cream, if desired.