Pecan Pie Bread Pudding (Gooey and Easy) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 oz (285 g) day-old brioche, challah, or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) half-and-half
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (105 g) packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup or maple syrup
• 1 1/4 cups (140 g) pecans, half chopped and half left whole
• Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or warm caramel sauce, optional