Pumpkin French Toast with Cream Cheese Filling

4-5 c. stale bread

1 1/2 c. milk

1 c. pumpkin purée

3 eggs

1/4 c. brown sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. vanilla

Spray a 9 “ x 13” baking dish with cooking spray.

Tear bread into pieces and set aside.

Mix together remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

Add bread and mix gently until combined.

Place half of the mixture in the baking pan.

Prepare filling.

Cream Cheese Filling

12 oz. softened cream cheese

1 tbsp. softened butter

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix everything together until smooth.

Spoon filling over bread in the pan, then top with remaining bread.

Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven 350 F.

Topping

1/4 c. flour

1/4 c. cubed butter

1/4 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cut butter and flour using two knives or a pastry blender.

Add sugar and nuts.

Crumble topping over the bread mixture and bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Drizzle with maple syrup.

This is good for breakfast or dessert!