Irresistible Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) loaf day-old French bread
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup half & half
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Bread:
- Cube the day-old French bread and place it in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half & half, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour this mixture over the cubed bread. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Prepare Pecan Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans using a fork. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
- Assemble the Bread Pudding:
- Pour half of the soaked bread mixture into an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Top with half of the pecan mixture.
- Spoon the remaining bread mixture over the pecan layer, then top with the remaining pecan mixture.
- Press down slightly to compact the mixture. The pan will be quite full.
- Bake:
- Place the baking pan on a cookie sheet with edges to catch any mixture that may boil over.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes. The center will be slightly wiggly but will set as it cools.
- Serve:
- Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Kristy Cook
Food and Lifestyle Blogger
Hi, I'm Kristy Cook, A passionate food enthusiast and recipe creator. I love crafting delicious, healthy meals that are both nutritious and easy to prepare. My goal is to inspire you to embrace wholesome cooking in your everyday life, making it simple and enjoyable.
