Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
Description
Your holiday guests won't have to choose between two favorite desserts when you prepare this sticky, sweet pecan pie bread pudding in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 (16 ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
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2 1/2 cups milk
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1 cup half-and-half
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
Directions
1
Combine brown sugar, pecans, and softened butter in a small bowl; mash together with a fork.
2
Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Beat milk, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in another bowl. Pour over the bread and let sit for liquid to absorb, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Pour 1/2 of the bread mixture into the prepared slow cooker and top with 1/2 of the pecan mixture. Repeat layers once more, then press down slightly.
4
Cover and cook on Low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 3 hours.