Cinnamon Bagel Pumpkin Pudding

• 6 large day-old cinnamon bagels
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

1. Slice bagels in half, then into 3/4-inch pieces.
2. In a very large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar,spice,vanilla and salt.
3. Add bagel pieces.
4. Drape surface with plastic wrap; place a dinner plate on top and weigh down with a heavy can.
5. Let bagels soak for 40 minutes until saturated.
6. Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
7. Transfer pudding mixture to a large baking dish and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake until firm in the centre,60-70 minutes, testing to see if it is done with a cake tester.
9. Serve warm with ice-cream or whipped cream.

cinnamon, eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cinnamon-bagel-pumpkin-pudding-190564 (may not work)