Maple Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup real maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups milk
• 6 teaspoons vanilla
• 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1-inch slices, then tear into 1-inch pieces (10 cups)
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 cup premium vanilla ice cream, melted
• 2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired
• 1 tablespoon real maple syrup