CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

Cranberry-Pumpkin Bread Pudding image

For fans of pumpkin and bread pudding, this sensible recipe is a marriage made in Heaven. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert with a dollop of yogurt-autumn comfort food at its best! -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
5 cups cubed day-old bread
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 1 cup pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and pie spice. Stir in bread cubes and cranberries., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ice cream topping and remaining pumpkin. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Stir in walnuts. Serve with pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.