Savory Bread Pudding With Bacon, Peppers, and Spinach Recipe

Name: Savory Bread Pudding With Bacon, Peppers, and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces olive ciabatta, crusts removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes; 12 lb apple wood-smoked bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces; ¾ cup jarred roasted red pepper, rinsed, drained, and chopped; 2 cups spinach leaves; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 eggs; 4 cups milk or 4 cups half-and-half; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

14 ounces olive ciabatta, crusts removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
12 lb apple wood-smoked bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
¾ cup jarred roasted red pepper, rinsed, drained, and chopped
2 cups spinach leaves
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 eggs
4 cups milk or 4 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
One day before preparing the pudding, place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let stand at room temperature overnight, or until the cubes are dried out.
2
The next day, in a big skillet, cook the bacon over med-high heat, turning once, for 5 minutes, or until evenly browned and crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
3
Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; arrange the cubes in the dish.
4
Scatter the bacon, peppers, and spinach leaves evenly over the cubes.
5
Sprinkle with the 2 cups cheese.
6
With a large spoon, evenly distribute the ingredients.
7
In a big bowl, whisk together or beat with an electric mixer on medium speed the eggs, milk, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until well blended.
8
Ladle the milk mixture over the bread, using your fingers, if necessary, to press the bread into the liquid.
9
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
10
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
11
The next morning, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking and preheat the oven to 350.
12
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until slightly puffed, set, and browned on the top.
13
If the center is still underdone, push the bread down with a wooden spoon to help the bread absorb the liquid; bake for a few more minutes.
14
Let rest for a few minutes and then cut into squares.
15
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

8000

kcal

Calories

615

Fat

Carbs

547

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 14 ounces olive ciabatta, crusts removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, 12 lb apple wood-smoked bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces, ¾ cup jarred roasted red pepper, rinsed, drained, and chopped, 2 cups spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Savory Bread Pudding With Bacon, Peppers, and Spinach 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 Bread Pudding With Bacon, Peppers, and Spinach

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