Pumpkin Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Pumpkin - 400 grams (peeled and cubed)
2. Bread - 2 slices (cubed)
3. Eggs - 4
4. Milk - 1 cup
5. Butter - 30 grams (for cooking)
6. Sugar - 3 tablespoons
7. Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
8. Nuts or raisin (optional) - a handful
9. Non-stick cooking spray or oil for greasing the baking dish

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cube the bread and pumpkin, and mix them in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and pumpkin cubes and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
5. Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or oil.
6. Transfer the bread-pumpkin mixture into the baking dish and top with nuts or raisin (if using).
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is cooked through.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 3g (approx.)

Dish Characteristics:

• A sweet and savory breakfast casserole with a rich pumpkin flavor.
• Perfect for a hearty start to the day, especially during autumn/winter when pumpkins are in season.
• Can be served as a main dish or as part of a larger breakfast spread.

User Comments:

1. "This casserole was a hit! The combination of pumpkin and bread was delicious."
2. "I added some extra spices like nutmeg and cloves to enhance the pumpkin flavor, it was great."
3. "I served this for a weekend breakfast with some fresh fruit on the side, it was a perfect balance of sweet and savory."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh pumpkin that has been peeled and cubed for best results.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and cinnamon according to your preference for sweetness.
• If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can skip the eggs or use plant-based milk instead of regular milk.