Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding

1 ounce sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix (1 package, cheesecake flavor suggested) 1 cup cold skim milk 4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (2 scoops)[...]

14 -16 slices brioche bread or 14 -16 slices white bread, trimmed of crusts and cut in half 1 1/2 cups butter , melted 1 Set the oven rack in the middle[...]