Creating Irresistible Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding with Sauce is easy if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, combine the day-old bread cubes and chopped pecans. Set aside.
3. Mix the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the milk and cream into the egg mixture, whisking until smooth. Then, pour this mixture over the bread and pecans, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
5. Let It Rest: Allow the mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
6. Bake: Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
8. Prepare the Sauce: While the pudding cools, you can prepare the bourbon sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of bourbon. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
9. Serve: Drizzle the bourbon sauce over warm slices of bread pudding.

These straightforward steps will guide you through making this incredible dessert with ease.