"This stuff is over-the-top delicious and likely to be a family favorite! You can prep it a day in advance and store it in the fridge then bake the following day but do be sure to serve it warm for best results...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/8 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp salt
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4 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups half and half
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1 cup whole milk
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1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 (16 oz) loaf hearty crusty french bread, (such as La Brea, cut into 1-inch cubes)
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Salted caramel sauce, (for serving (see footnotes for recipe))
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1/2 cup toasted pecans, (chopped, for serving)
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Sweetened whipped cream, (for serving)