Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Recipe from Kelsey Byrnes, Dance Around the Kitchen

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1⅔ cup half and half
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 cups cubed French bread
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • Whipped topping and warmed caramel sauce for topping, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the half and half, sugar and vanilla and whisk until well-combined. Fold in the cubed French bread and then pour into the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar and pecans. Spoon over top of the bread pudding. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Let cool for 20 minutes, then serve with warmed caramel sauce and whipped topping, if desired.

Tip: Brioche is another great option for bread to use in bread pudding.