Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Bread Pudding
Source of Recipe
"Taste of Home: Make It Freeze It" by editors at Taste of Home
Recipe Introduction
"I first had this dish at a bridal brunch many years ago. It was so delicious that I created my own version, and here's the result. Now I make it all the time!"
List of Ingredients
◦ 3 tablespoons butter
◦ 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
◦ � cup packed brown sugar
◦ 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
◦ 1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
◦ 1 � cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
◦ 5 large eggs
◦ 2 � cups milk
◦ � teaspoon ground cinnamon
◦ � teaspoon salt
Syrup:
◦ 1 cup maple syrup
◦ � cup chopped walnuts
Recipe
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in brown sugar. Cook, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
In a greased 8-inch square baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread, bacon, apples and cheese. Repeat the layers. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon and salt; pour over the top. Refrigerate dish, covered, for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350� F. Remove bread pudding from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave syrup and walnuts until warmed, stirring once. Serve with bread pudding.
Makes 9 servings
� Freeze Option:
After assembling, cover and freeze bread pudding. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350� F. Bake and serve bread pudding with syrup as directed.
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