Crock Pot Pumpkin Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
16 slices cinnamon raisin bread, torn into small pieces (8 cups total)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon (optional)

Preparation

Lightly coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Heat milk and butter in microwave on high for 2 1/2-3 minutes or until very hot.
Whisk together all remaining pudding ingredients except bread in large bowl. stir in hot milk. Add berad cubes; toss gently to coat completely. Transfer to crock pot, cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Turn off heat and uncover for 15 minutes.
Sauce: Stir butter, sugar and cream in small saucepan. Bringto a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon if desired. Spoon bread pudding into individual bowls and top with sauce.