I have a bazillion cookbooks and found this recipe. I took some things away and added some things to this recipe and here is what I came up with...it's like a hug from your grandmother :) This is a wonderful side dish to any meat. It's rich, delicious and hearty :)

TOMATO PUDDING

1 stick real butter

1 onion, chopped

2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, do not drain

3 tablespoons brown sugar

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper and Italian seasoning

4 cups stale French bread, cubed

½ cup parmesan cheese

2 cups white cheddar, shredded

Cook the onion in the butter for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring often.  Add tomatoes, sugars and seasonings and simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat and add the bread cubes to the tomato mixture and the parmesan cheese, stirring well.   Pour into a 13x9x2 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with white cheddar and bake 5 to 8 minutes more or just until cheese is melted.