The Best Bread Pudding Ever!

I made this one night not too long ago and my husband and I thought it was the best thing since..._______!  Fill in the blank!  You have to try this!

The Best Bread Pudding Ever

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5  beaten eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup granulate sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup brandy or rum extract (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a 13 x 9 in pan.

Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla.  Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 min.

In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans.

Put breaded mixture into prepared pan.  Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set.  Remove from oven.

For the Sauce:

Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir together until the sugar is melter.  Add the brandy, stirring well.  Pour over bread pudding.  Serve warm or cold

 BTW  There are no calories in this if you eat it on St. Patrick's Day!!  lol  Top of the night to you and your family and I hope you Enjoy it as much as we did!!!