Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding

Name: Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups cubed day-old white bread (about 8 slices); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; 4 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream and butterscotch ice cream topping

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 8 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Ingredients

9 cups cubed day-old white bread (about 8 slices)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and butterscotch ice cream topping

Directions

Place bread, pecans and butterscotch chips in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Pour over bread mixture; stir gently to combine.
Cook, covered, on low until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 3-4 hours. Serve warm with whipped cream and butterscotch topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without whipped cream and butterscotch topping): 502 calories, 30g fat (16g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

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