Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Bread Pudding Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 TBSPs butter
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 cups cubed day-old French bread
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 large eggs
2-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 TSP ground cinnamon
1/4 TSP salt
SYRUP:

1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
Add apples; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in brown sugar.
Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
Cool completely.

In a greased 8" square baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread, bacon, apples and cheese.
Repeat layers.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon and salt; pour over top.
Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove bread pudding from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats.
Bake until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave syrup and walnuts until warmed, stirring once.
Serve with bread pudding.

Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze bread pudding.
To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake and serve bread pudding with syrup as directed.

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