Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Bread Pudding

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 3 hr 20 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 4 cups cubed firm bread
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 eggs

Steps

  • 1
    Grease 2-quart casserole. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook apples in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in brown sugar; reduce heat to low. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
  • 2
    Layer half each of the bread, bacon, apples and cheese in casserole. Repeat with remaining bread, bacon, apples and cheese.
  • 3
    Mix all remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

  • There's no need to remove the crusts from the bread. Also, purchase the cheese already shredded in an 8-ounce package.
  • Layer 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced, with the bread, bacon, apples and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
275
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
0%
Saturated Fat
9g
0%
Cholesterol
130mg
0%
Sodium
475mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
18%
18%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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