PECAN PIE BREAD PUDDING

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups day-old bread, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the bread.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and pecans, pressing down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to soak.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.