Easy Breakfast Sandwich Pudding with Crispy Bacon

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place bacon on a baking sheet lined with foil.

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   Bake bacon in the oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy.

3. 3

   Remove bacon from sheet and pour leftover bacon grease into a skillet.

4. 4

   Heat skillet to medium high heat and add the English muffin cubes.

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   Toss the cubes to make sure nothing burns.

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   Once semi-crispy remove from skillet and set aside.

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   In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.

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   Spray an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

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   Add the English muffin cubes to the egg mixture and let it soak for about 3 to 4 minutes.

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    Stir in three chopped pieces of bacon and pour the pudding mixture into the baking dish.

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    Garnish top with remaining cheese and two pieces of chopped bacon.

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    Place back in oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Recipe adapted from Food and Wine Magazine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.