Here is a great recipe from Biltmore Estate!

6 cups French Bread cubes, toasted

2 cups half-and-half

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

2 teaspons pumpking pie spice

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Place bread cubes in a lightly greased 11 X 7 X 1 1/2 inch baking pan.  Pour half-and-half over bread cubes.  Stir together eggs and next 7 ingredients and gently fold into bread cube mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until set.  Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.  Serve with  Ice cream or whipped cream on the top.