Description

This is like a delicious pecan pie without the crust. Although this is technically a dessert, why not enjoy it for breakfast?

Ingredients

• 16 oz. loaf day-old French bread, cubed
• 2 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. Half & Half (or whole milk, heavy cream, heavy whipping cream or whipping cream)
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 to 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 T. vanilla
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 c. pecans, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. Cut bread into cubes; place into a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, half & half, sugar, salt and vanilla; pour over bread; let sit 5 - 10 minutes.