
It’s the day after the Thanksgiving Throwdown and there was some mighty fine food being thrown. The dessert round was a battle between pecan pie and pumpkin bread pudding, so we figured it would be fun to have a little re-enactment of that match here today. It’ll be Team B (for Bread Pudding) against Team P (for Pecan Pie) wrestling for a spot on your holiday table.
Anything involving dessert is worth re-enacting, right?
First up, Team B. Moist, rich, comforting bread pudding. In a variety of flavors so you can use your favorite.
Clockwise from top left: Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding from smokinchestnut, Banana Bread Pudding from Kelly @ EvilShenanigans, Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding from Bindi, and Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Bread Pudding from Food for my Family.
Team P struts in with pecan pie in different incarnations: bars, muffins, cheesecake, or just dressed up with chocolate.
Clockwise from top left: Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie from A Cozy Kitchen, Maple Pecan Pie Bites from EatLiveRun, Pecan Pie Caramel Cheesecake from Lauren’s Latest, and Pecan Pie Muffins from blackhawkwife (photo by missamy).
You be the judge! Will it be pie or bread pudding on your table? Cast your vote!









Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on Thursday, November 18
Ahh! I only like pie when it comes to certain flavors, but for the sake of tradition, I think pie will be on our table. I'll save the bread pudding for Black Friday. :)1
Elizabeth H. on Thursday, November 18
After watching the Throwdown last night, I'm definitely going to have to try the pumpkin bread pudding, but I'm not going to pass up the pie either!!2
territorymom on Thursday, November 18
Are you kidding? Both!!!3
Sharon on Thursday, November 18
Pie ....without a doubt!!!4
donna on Thursday, November 18
Team P all the way!5
Teri Dingler on Thursday, November 18
I have made the pecan pie muffins and with a pat of butter on them and nuked in the micro for about 10-15 secondes, they are to die for!!! And I have shared them and then had to share the recipe because they make you want to share them with everyone else! But I want to try some of the others - especially the bars! Teri Dingler6
laura @ alittlebarefoot on Thursday, November 18
i'm with the pie team! the throwdown was so fun, by the way.7
Kathy W. on Thursday, November 18
Although I loooooove me some bread pudding, I am serving pie on Thanksgiving. Pecan pie, to be exact....and a fruit pie (not sure which kind yet). I'm a purist, lol! ;)8
Maggy on Thursday, November 18
Is there even a question? PIE!9
Audje on Thursday, November 18
We always have a table full of desserts for Thanksgiving - pies, bread puddings, cakes, cheesecakes, you name it. However I would have to go with Team P because Thanksgiving would just not be Thanksgiving without PIE!!10
Marcia S. on Thursday, November 18
For sure it will be your pecan pie on my table! Throwdown was GREAT!!!!11
Carol on Thursday, November 18
I think it will be pie. I am a sucker for a great pecan pie. Congratulations on your win Ree!!12
Kathy on Thursday, November 18
Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without PIE !13
Liv M. on Thursday, November 18
It's like choosing between delicious and delicious. Impossible.14
kdubmom on Thursday, November 18
PIE!!!!!15
RENEE F. on Thursday, November 18
I am for the "P" team, but I would love to have the recipe for the pumpkin bread pudding Bobby made last night. Just to try and see if I may be a "B" girl. LOL16
Kellie on Thursday, November 18
Team P!!!!!!!!17
Kita on Thursday, November 18
The Throwdown was a blast to watch. I'm on P-team!18
Cindy on Thursday, November 18
I am on the pumpkin bread pudding side. I was going to make a steamed pumpkin cake with home made caramel sauce to please the cake lovers, but I decided to go with the bread pudding. Yum.19
Veronica H. on Thursday, November 18
My husband LOVES bread pudding and I LOVE pecan pie so our house is split. However we both LOVED the Throwdown with Bobby show last night :) Way to go PW!!!!20
Kris on Thursday, November 18
Pie all the way! I loved watching the throwdown....it was so much fun!!! I felt like we got to know you and your "team" in a whole new way. Congratulations!21
Caroline C on Thursday, November 18
Pecan Pie! But my FIL makes awesome bread pudding, so if he makes it, I will eat it !22
okiesunset on Thursday, November 18
Congratulations on your broadening influence on the world, Ree.23
Ann (napangel) on Thursday, November 18
Pie for Thanksgiving, bread pudding just about any other day! Ree: Can we get the recipe for the sauce you served with your pie on the Throwdown? My husband is demanding it. Pretty please?24
treysmimi on Thursday, November 18
It's a toss up for me between the Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding and the Pecan Pie Caramel Cheesecake! Sorry, I am a women...it's my prerogative to be wishy/washy!!25
Kelly L on Thursday, November 18
Definitely the pecan pie. The show was a lot of fun to watch.26
Sylvie on Thursday, November 18
Pie..hands down!27
Penny Wolf on Thursday, November 18
Penny picks PIE!28
Pat P. on Thursday, November 18
Pie for sure, but I'd love to make the pumpkin bread pudding. By the way, watched the Showdown last night on the Food Channel, you were wonderful - plus enjoyed seeing the Lodge, ranch, kiddos, and hubby.29
Carla P on Thursday, November 18
I am nearly 60 years old and just made my first pecan pie about 5 years ago...I was thinking it was hard. I hated those sticky sweet pecan pies that I've had before at a church social or something and finally decided to try on my own. Came a cross a rich, buttery perfect pecan pie recipe and the rest is history!! PECAN PIE is the best, but it sure has to work hard to beat a good bread pudding like my mom makes. Anyways loved the show last nite and it was great seeing your 'home on the range'30
Erika on Thursday, November 18
Pecan Pie - I already have Ree's pie that will make you cry on my menu to make!!!31
SHAVON HOWARD on Thursday, November 18
Pecan Pie!!!!! Congrats Ree on your win!!! Way to Throwdown!! Can't see doing Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes!!32
Michelle Henley on Thursday, November 18
You have to have PIE, Pie, and more Pie on Thanksgiving.33
Sue Warmoth on Thursday, November 18
Pecan Pie - definitely!! Bread pudding is okay but for Thanksgiving, it's gotta be Pecan Pie. Just wouldn't be the same without it! And it was so fun to watch the Throwdown - knew you would win!! Happy Thanksgiving34
Brad W. on Thursday, November 18
Made Ree's pecan pie last year at Thanksgiving and then put them into tarts at Christmas. It seemed to finally be the one that makes everybody in my family happy. PIE all the way...35
Susan Wilborn on Thursday, November 18
Gotta be both! I never pass up either!36
Deb da Amazon on Thursday, November 18
Most definitely a pie fan. I only want bread pudding once every few years, but a good pie is welcome anytime! :)37
SHeila on Thursday, November 18
PIE !! ANYTIME I am not crazy about bread pudding... I think it is mouth feel thing ya know? Soggy bread? Strange I know... But I will not eat tomato on a sandwich because of the soggy bread factor. On the side yes on bread no...38
SHeila on Thursday, November 18
OH BTW CONGRATS WOOOOOOOHOOOOO39
Sandie on Thursday, November 18
I'd have to go with the bread puding just becasue the pecan pie looks so sweet and heavy after a big Thanksgiving meal. But I do love anything with pecans in or on it.40
Deborah on Thursday, November 18
Pecan Pie! There would be a riot in the family if the pecan pie was missing!41
Shelley C on Thursday, November 18
We will have pie, but it will be apple this year. Congratulations on your win! I enjoyed the show last night.42
Lola on Thursday, November 18
I have to choose? Yikes! I would have to go with pie for the dessert. But I could definitely see the breads on the table with main meal.43
lisa on Thursday, November 18
pecan pie all the way my moms is to die for44
Dexie on Thursday, November 18
First of, Congrats Ree. You were great. For holidays, I'd go for the pecan pie. I'd make the pumpkin bread maybe before or after Halloween.45
Judy on Thursday, November 18
pecan pie without a doubt46
jennifer on Thursday, November 18
bread pudding!!!! and I would love to have his recipe!47
Marilyn Hausknecht on Thursday, November 18
Ha! My husband and I watched and then rewatched the show last night. We're having both, if I can find Bobby's recipe. I didn't stop smiling for the whole 2 hours. So much fun!48
Kathryn on Thursday, November 18
Pie!!49
Renee S. on Thursday, November 18
I'm married to a Georgia boy, it's Pecan Pie all the way. I'm also making a Pumpkin Cheesecake : )50