APPLE, BACON AND CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING

Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Bread Pudding image

Bacon, Cheddar and apples make a great combo for brunch, lunch or even supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3 cups)
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 cups cubed firm bread
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 eggs

Steps:

Grease 2-quart casserole. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook apples in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in brown sugar; reduce heat to low. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
Layer half each of the bread, bacon, apples and cheese in casserole. Repeat with remaining bread, bacon, apples and cheese.
Mix all remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 475 mg