How to Make Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about bread pudding. Its soft, custardy texture and rich, sweet flavor make it a beloved dessert for many. And when you add the flavors of pecan pie to the mix, you've got a winning combination that's perfect for any occasion. This Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding recipe takes the classic bread pudding and gives it a Southern twist with the addition of pecans and a gooey, decadent caramel sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf day-old French baguette
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups shelled pecan halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cut the bread into cubes and let sit out about an hour to dry out a bit. Using day-old bread is perfect; the drier the bread cubes, the more yumminess they soak up!
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs until they are combined. Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla and stir until combined.
  • Place the bread cubes in a baking pan and pour the milk and egg mixture over them.
  • Melt butter in a small microwave-proof bowl. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the pecans.
  • Pour this mixture over the bread and egg mixture, and gently fold. Don't mix it in thoroughly, just fold so the yummy pecan mixture forms into clumps throughout the bread pudding.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown. The center will still be a little jiggly.
  • Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving. The egg mixture will continue to cook, and the bread will soak up more yumminess.
  • Nutrition

    719 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 59g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 393mg