CHOCOLATE PECAN BREAD PUDDING

Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding image

Provided by Kelly Madewell

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c italian bread 1loaf,cubed and set overnight to allow to stale
2 c sugar
5 eggs
2 c milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c butter softened
1 c pecans, in pieces
1 c chocolate chips
SAUCE
1 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c milk

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 13x9 pan. Mix together sugar , eggs, milk, and vanilla.Pour over bread cubes and let set 10 minutes. in another bowl crumble together butte, brown sugar chocolate chips and pecans. Pour bread mixture in prepared pan and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
2. For sauce: Mix together brown sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla in saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil and remove from heat. Pour over bread pudding. serve warm or cold.