praline bread pudding

Name: Praline Bread Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: ## BREAD PUDDING:; 1 - loaf italian or french bread, broken into small pieces and allowed to stale overnight in a bowl covered with a dish cloth or paper towel.; 2 cup(s) sugar; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cup(s) half and half or heavy cream; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; ## PRALINE TOPPING:; 1 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed; 1 stick(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans.; ## VANILLA SAUCE (OPTIONAL):; 2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 4-6 teaspoon(s) water or milk (or enough to make a smooth sauce and thin enough to drizzle over the baked bread pudding)

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Debbie Thurmond

Shreveport, LA

Updated on Nov 17, 2010

My husband loves bread pudding of any kind, but this one is his favorite.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

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Ingredients

BREAD PUDDING:
1 - loaf italian or french bread, broken into small pieces and allowed to stale overnight in a bowl covered with a dish cloth or paper towel.
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half and half or heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
PRALINE TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans.
VANILLA SAUCE (OPTIONAL):
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4-6 teaspoons water or milk (or enough to make a smooth sauce and thin enough to drizzle over the baked bread pudding)

How To Make praline bread pudding

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan.

Step 2

Mix sugar, eggs, vanilla and cream in a bowl. Blend in the pecans and pour mixture over the staled bread pieces. Stir, evenly coating the bread. Allow to sit for 10 minitues to absorb the liquid.
Step 3

While waiting, prepare the praline topping in another bowl. Mix the softened butter and the brown sugar, then stir in the chopped pecans. Set aside.
Step 4

Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish and press lightly into the pan to get rid of air pockets. Crumble the Praline Topping evenly over the top.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until set. Do not over cook! Can be served as is or with the vanilla sauce if preferred.
Step 6

To prepare the vanilla sauce, mix the confectioners' sugar and vanilla with milk or water. Add the liquid a bit at time to bring it to a smooth consistency that is easy enough to drizzle over the bread pudding. Once you have reached the desired consistency, heat over low heat until heated through and drizzle evenly over the pudding. Enjoy!
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