Sweet and Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Sweet and Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon; 1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb. Granny Smith apples (about 3), cut into thin wedges; 6 eggs; 5 cups milk; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Servings: persons

1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), cut into 1-inch cubes
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon
1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. Granny Smith apples (about 3), cut into thin wedges
6 eggs
5 cups milk
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Spread bread cubes evenly onto 2 rimmed baking sheets.
3
Bake 15 to 20 min.
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or until crisp and golden brown, stirring after 10 min.
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Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp.
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Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
7
Discard all but 3 Tbsp.
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drippings from skillet.
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Add mushrooms to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 7 min.
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or until lightly browned.
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Stir in leeks and garlic; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally.
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Add apples; cook and stir 1 to 2 min.
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or until crisp-tender.
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Remove from heat.
15
Crumble bacon.
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Add to ingredients in skillet; mix well.
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Cool 10 min.
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Place toasted bread cubes in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; cover with apple mixture.
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Whisk eggs, milk and pepper until blended; pour over apple mixture.
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Stir to evenly moisten bread.
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Cover with foil.
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Refrigerate 3 hours.
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Heat oven to 400F.
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Bake pudding (covered) 45 min.
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; sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake 30 min.
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or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.
28
Cool slightly before serving.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), cut into 1-inch cubes, 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, 1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms, 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Savory Apple-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.

Sweet and Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding

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