Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Country Woman Christmas
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Served warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream, this old-fashioned treat is just like pumpkin pie without the crust.
SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Whipped cream
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, milk, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger if desired, vanilla, cloves and nutmeg. Add the bread cubes and raisins; mix well. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10 servings.