Making Pecan Pie Bread Pudding is a breeze when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, place the cubed bread and set it aside.
3. Mix the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until all the bread is soaked.
5. Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
9. Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm. Drizzle with additional syrup or top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

These simple steps will guide you in creating a Pecan Pie Bread Pudding that is sure to impress.