Pumpkin rum bread pudding

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsDry whole wheat bread cubes
½cupFinely chopped walnuts
3slicesBeaten eggs
1each14oz can condensed milk
1cupCooked, mashed or canned pumpkin
¾cupPacked brown sugar
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon
½teaspoonGround nutmeg
2cupsMilk
¼cupRum
¼cupButter or margarine, melted
2teaspoonsVanilla
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

combine bread and nuts in bottom of a 12 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish.

Stir together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Gradually stir in milk. Add rum, butter or margarine, and vanilla. Pour over bread layer. Place dish in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Pour hot water in the large pan to a depth of 1 inch.

Bake in a preheated 350F oven 50-60 minutes, or until knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream or whipped topping. Serves 8-10. Origin: Hearth and Home Companion Shared by: Sharon Stevens. ++_ End Stevens Recipe ++- Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 03-11-95