Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
10 cups cubed croissants (1/2 inch cubes), toasted
4 large eggs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
2 cups half and half
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped dates
Whipped cream (optional)
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Lighly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish. Place toasted croissant cubes in dish.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs and next 7 ingredients; stirring well. Pour over croissants, tossing gently to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares to serve. Serve with whipped cream and lighly sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.