If you are looking for a special treat, this chocolate chip bread pudding with cream sauce ... omit the rum if you do not like the flavor. sugar- I use both white sugar and brown sugar in this ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x12 glass baking dish with butter or vegetable oil. Toast the pecans in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet in the oven for 15 minutes. Set aside.