Pecan Pie Pudding (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 8 cups cubed day-old bread.
02 - 4 large eggs.
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
04 - 3 cups whole milk.
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar.
06 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
09 - 2 cups chopped pecans.
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Place the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
04 - Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish, pressing down lightly to ensure that all the bread is soaked in the liquid.
06 - Let the bread pudding sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture.
07 - If desired, arrange pecan halves on top of the bread pudding for an attractive garnish.
08 - Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.