Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce by The Spruce Eats

– For the Bread Pudding:
– 12 ounces bread (cubed, about 8 to 10 cups)
– 1/2 cup raisins
– 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
– 2 cups half-and-half
– 2/3 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 large egg yolk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
– Dash salt
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
– For the Sauce:
– 6 tablespoons butter
– 2/3 cup sugar
– 1/3 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons bourbon (or whiskey or apple juice)
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time: 13 min
Cook Time: 52 min
Total Time: 1 hour 5 min