1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray Oval Baker with nonstick cooking spray. Slice bread into 1 inch cubes; set aside.

2. Pour evaporated milk into small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until hot. In large bowl, whisk pumpkin, 1/2 cup of the sugar, eggs, spice blend and orange zest until smooth. Gradually whisk hot milk into pumpkin mixture.

3. Place half of the bread cubes over bottom of baker; pour half of the pumpkin mixture over bread. Top with remaining bread cubes and remaining pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle pecans evenly over bread. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with frozen yogurt, ice cream or cool whip!

Yields: 8 Servings