Transform your kids’ breakfast into a festive, pumpkin flavored treat this Halloween with help from Minimalist Baker’s fall recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups of 1-inch bread cubes (depending on type of bread)
- 7 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (any kind)*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin butter (or 1/2 cup pumpkin puree)*
- 3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar for topping
- optional: nuts, like pecan or walnuts
Directions
- Cut any kind of bread into 1-inch cubes–I recommend a crusty, whole grain variety, but sandwich bread will work, too. Just use enough slices to fill a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish quite full.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin butter until well combined. Pour over bread and push down with a spoon or your hands, until it’s all soaked and mostly covered. Cover with saran wrap or lid and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, uncover, and top with brown sugar and nuts (optional). Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or golden brown and no longer wet.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to a couple days.
**Use pumpkin butter or extra puree for extra sweetness
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