Pumpkin Bread Pudding

* Exported from MasterCook *

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Puddings
Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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RADIS BGMB90B
4 cups Whole wheat bread -- day old
cubed
1/2 cup Dates; OR raisins -- chopped
1/2 cup Pecans -- chopped & divided
2 cups Milk
1 cup Pumpkin -- cooked or canned
2 Eggs -- separated
2/3 cup Brown sugar -- packed
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
Light cream -- or whipped
optional

1. Combine bread cubes, dates and 1/3 cup of the pecans; place in a greased 2
quart shallow baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar,
cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; beat well.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into pumpkin
mixture.
4. Pour over bread cubes and toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
5. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour until a knife inserted near the
center comes out clean.
6. Serve warm or chilled, with cream if desired.

NOTE: sounds like gramma's bread pudding with pumpkin; YUM!
SOURCE: TASTE OF HOME Magazine; October/November 1994 issue;





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