PECAN BREAD PUDDING

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Bread pudding has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. This is a variation I have learned to love.

Provided by AlaskaPam

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (divided)
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans (chopped)
4 cups bread cubes (any kind of firm bread)
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Grease an 8"x8" baking pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. In a large mixing bowl mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the half and half, and 1 cup of the brown sugar. Stir in the salt and nutmeg. Add the bread cubes and 1/2 cup of the pecan, and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes until the bread is completely soaked with the custard.
  • Pour into the baking pan, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and brown sugar. Dot the top with 3 tablespoons butter broken into small pieces.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 350 F oven for 30-40 mins, or until set and golden brown on top.
  • This is great served warm with ice cream or a custard sauce. I like it cold for breakfast too!

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