pumpkiny french toast bake

I love french toast, Scott loves pumpkin.  I'm considering giving this a try.  The pumpkin just makes me nervous since I'm not a big fan...

(12 servings)

1 pkg (12 oz) brown sugar & honey breakfast links

12 eggs

1 can (30 oz) pumpkin pie filling

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

15 slices white bread, cubed

confectioners' sugar

maple syrup

*Cook sausage according to package directions.  Cool slightly; cut into 1/4" slices.  In large bowl, whisk eggs, pie filling, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.  In a very large bowl, combine sausage and cubed bread.  Add pumpkin mixture; stir to coat.  Transfer to a greased 13"x9" baking dish.

*Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean.  Dust with confectioners' sugar.  Serve with syrup.

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