Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This is a very easy recipe, may not look so good in my photo, but it tastes good, served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

• 5 cups of bread, cubed (half a Baguette or Challah, or a nice hearty bread)
• 2 cups of half-and half
• 3 large eggs, well beaten
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1/2 stick melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Butter an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. fill with cubed bread
2. Heat oven to 350 f
3. Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over bread
4. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, cover with foil and then bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, bake an additional 5 minutes
5. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream. Feel free to embellish this recipe with dried cranberries, raisins, nuts or candied ginger.