Pumpkin bread pudding 2

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsCubed day-old
Whole wheat bread
½cupChopped dates
Or
Raisins
½cupChopped pecans, divided
2cupsMilk
1cupCooked or canned pumpkin
2Eggs, separated
cupPacked brown sugar
teaspoonGround cinnamon
¾teaspoonGround nutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonGround cloves
Light cream,
Or
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

Combine bread cubes, date and ⅓ cup pecans; place in a greased 2 quart shallow baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves; beat well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into pumpkin mixture.

Pour over bread cubes and toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled with cream if desired. 6-8 servings. TASTE OF HOME. Pam Cobb submitted by marina Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #304 Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 23:20:36 -0500 (EST) From: suzy <suzy@...>