Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed white bread
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Place the cubed bread in the baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until combined.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, and press the cubes into the egg mixture so they are evenly coated.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the center is set.
6. Remove from oven and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
• Bread pudding can be made with just about any type of bread.
• Bread pudding can be served warm or cold.