One-Dish Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding |
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Prep Time: 27 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 large eggs |
2 (15-oz.) cans pumpkin |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1 cup half-and-half |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 (12-oz.) french bread loaf, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups) |
1 cup pecans, chopped |
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 tablespoon light corn syrup |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Prepare Bread Pudding: Whisk together eggs and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Add bread pieces, stirring to thoroughly coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 to 24 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Spoon chilled bread mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil. 3. Bake, covered, at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes. 4. During last 15 minutes of baking, prepare Caramel-Pecan Sauce: Heat pecans in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. 5. Cook brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pecans. 6. Remove bread pudding from oven; drizzle with Caramel-Pecan Sauce. Bake 5 minutes or until sauce is thoroughly heated and begins to bubble. |
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