Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, half and half, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour over the bread and allow to sit 5 to 10 minutes

Step 3

In another small bowl, combine with a fork, softened butter, brown sugar, and pecans. This mixture will have the consistency of wet sand.

Step 4

Pour half of the bread mixture into a greased baking dish. ​Top with the pecan mixture.

Step 5

Spoon remaining bread mixture over and top with remaining pecan mixture. Press down into pan slightly. Pan will be quite full.

Step 6

Top with remaining pecan mixture.

Step 7

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Place a baking sheet under the dish, as it may bubble over.

Step 8

The center will be slightly jiggly but will set when cool.

Step 9

Allow to cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving so that the slices will hold together.