Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of thick-sliced bread, cubed
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt. Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecans over the top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin puree is a great source of Vitamin A.
• Cinnamon is thought to help regulate blood sugar.
• This dish is a great way to use up stale bread.