3 squash pudding sauce Recipes

baguette (about 12 oz.), butternut squash (about 2 lbs.), half-and-half, divided, granulated sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, chinese five-spice powder, eggs, light brown sugar, butter for pan, tres leches sauce or other caramel sauce

unsalted butter, softened , plus melted butter for brushing, challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, butternut squash, sugar, plus more for sprinkling, eggs, whole milk, pure pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, kosher salt, sugar, bourbon, toasted pecans, chopped