Savory Bacon and Cheese Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Savory Bacon and Cheese Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 1-pound loaf crusty white bread; 12 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 1 cup coarsely diced onions; 6 extra-large eggs; 3 1/2 cups heavy cream; 3 cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese (12 ounces); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

One 1-pound loaf crusty white bread
12 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 cup coarsely diced onions
6 extra-large eggs
3 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese (12 ounces)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Cut the bread into cubes and place the cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
3
Bake for 5 minutes, until just barely toasted.
4
Remove the bread cubes from the oven and set aside.
5
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crisp.
6
Remove the bacon to a paper towellined plate and set aside.
7
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and discard the rest.
8
Add the butter to the bacon fat in the skillet and saute the garlic and onions for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
9
Set aside to cool.
10
Whisk the eggs and cream in a large mixing bowl.
11
Add the bread cubes, bacon, garlic and onions, and 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese.
12
Whisk in the salt, pepper, and parsley.
13
Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
14
Pour the mixture into the pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
15
Bake for 45 minutes, or until firm and brown.

1907

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: One 1-pound loaf crusty white bread, 12 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 large garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory Bacon and Cheese 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.

Savory Bacon and Cheese Bread Pudding

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