Pumpkin Bread Pudding

"This easy Pumpkin Bread Pudding is full of flavor from pumpkin puree and ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, all slathered in homemade salted caramel sauce. It is the ultimate comfort food and one of my favorite sweet fall recipes. Bring the eggs, milk, and pumpkin puree to room temperature. The ideal time for letting the bread absorb the pumpkin custard is 1-2 hours. If it takes longer than 2 hours, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Do not leave uncooked or cooked bread pudding at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Bake the bread pudding covered for the first half of the baking period. Then remove the cover and bake until set."