Maple-Bacon Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Maple-Bacon Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon; Unsalted butter, for greasing; 17 large eggs; 1 cup creme fraiche; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 3/4 cups half-and-half; 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving; 1 1/2 pounds brioche (3 small loaves), crusts discarded and loaves sliced 1 inch thick (see Note); Chopped toasted pecans, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound thick-cut bacon
Unsalted butter, for greasing
17 large eggs
1 cup creme fraiche
3/4 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 3/4 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
1 1/2 pounds brioche (3 small loaves), crusts discarded and loaves sliced 1 inch thick (see Note)
Chopped toasted pecans, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the bacon on it in a single layer.
3
Bake the bacon for 25 to 30 minutes, until it is browned and nearly crisp.
4
Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and cool, then coarsely chop it.
5
Meanwhile, butter a 9-by-13-inch ceramic baking dish.
6
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the creme fraiche, sugar, vanilla seeds and salt, then beat in the half-and-half and the 3/4 cup of maple syrup.
7
Layer half of the brioche slices in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with half of the chopped bacon.
8
Repeat the layering with the remaining brioche and bacon.
9
Pour the custard over the brioche and gently press the bread into the custard.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
11
Preheat the oven to 325.
12
Uncover the bread pudding and bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes, until puffed and the center is just set.
13
Let stand for 15 minutes.
14
Serve with chopped pecans and maple syrup.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound thick-cut bacon, Unsalted butter, for greasing, 17 large eggs, 1 cup creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Maple-Bacon Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple-Bacon Bread Pudding

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