SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

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Try a flavorful twist on a typically sweet classic with the Savory Bread Pudding recipe. Savory Bread Pudding features fresh vegetables, bacon, cheese and more gooey goodness!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 slices of white bread
2 Tbsp. of butter
4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Applewood Smoked Ham
3/4 cup of shredded CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/3 cup of milk
1/2 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Tbsp. of baking powder
5 large eggs
1/2 cup of shredded carrot
1/2 cup of shredded zucchini
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. sliced chives, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Place 4 bread slices, touching each other to form a square, on a cutting board, using the bottom of an 8 inch nonstick springform pan, cut a circle from the bread.
Butter the baking pan and place the circle of bread inside. Do not discard the cut off pieces.
Cut the bread crust off of the remaining bread (set aside the cut crust). Slice bread into thirds. Use these pieces to cover the side of the baking pan.
Evenly distribute the ham in the pan. Cover with half of the cheese.
In a separate bowl whisk milk, pepper, baking powder and eggs until well blended.
Dice the leftover pieces of bread and stir into the egg mixture. Stir in the remaining cheese, carrot, zucchini, onion and half the chives.
Pour this mixture into the baking pan, even out with a fork.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until eggs set. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve sprinkled with the remaining chive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g