PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

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Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
1/3 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
2 cups whole milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Half-and-half cream or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.