Recipe Collection |  Share a Recipe 

Submitted by: Audra Vanhorn-Sorey from Columbia, NC
Originally shared on the web 11/09/2023

1 loaf crusty French bread, cubed
7 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1⁄2 c. canned pumpkin
2 t. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 t. vanilla extract
3-1⁄2 T. brown sugar, packed
Optional: 1⁄2 c. chopped pecans
Garnish: maple syrup

Spread bread cubes in a greased 3-quart casserole dish or a 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin, 11⁄2 teaspoons spice and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread; press down with spoon until bread is saturated. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, uncover and top with brown sugar, remaining spice and pecans, if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, until golden. Serve with maple syrup. Serves 10.