If you're looking for a tasty pumpkin-inspired dessert recipe, this Pecan Pumpkin Bread Pudding, made with cinnamon raisin bagels, is a winner. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle for an amazing fall treat.
With a bread knife, cut your bagels into 1/2-inch cubes. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes stirring once. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray. Add the baked bagel pieces and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Toss to combine.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, maple syrup, spices, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the pumpkin to combine.
Pour the pumpkin and spice mixture onto the bagels. Let stand for about 30 minutes pressing down the bagels into the pumpkin mixture as needed. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the bread pudding for about 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If needed, halfway through the baking process, cover lightly with a piece of foil to prevent over-browning.
Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.