Indulge your taste buds in a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the sweetness of apples, the savory smokiness of bacon, and the comforting warmth of bread pudding. This delectable dish is a perfect fusion of flavors and textures, featuring tender bread cubes soaked in a creamy custard base, studded with crisp apple slices and bacon bits, then baked to golden perfection. With three tempting variations – classic, salted caramel, and maple pecan – this recipe caters to a range of preferences, offering a symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds. Whether you crave a nostalgic classic, a touch of sweet and salty indulgence, or a hint of nutty maple goodness, this apple bacon bread pudding has a version that will surely satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to deliver a sensational dessert experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE, BACON AND CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING
Bacon, Cheddar and apples make a great combo for brunch, lunch or even supper.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
GRAMMA'S APPLE BREAD PUDDING
This bread pudding is the ultimate in comfort food from Gramma's kitchen. It is great for using up bread and apples. Enjoy!
Provided by MESHEL
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine bread, raisins, and apples. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 3/4 cups milk, and 1/4 cup margarine. Cook and stir until margarine is melted. Pour over bread mixture in bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and eggs. Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and pour egg mixture over bread.
- Bake in preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, or until center is set and apples are tender.
- While pudding is baking, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup margarine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Serve over bread pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 46.7 g
SWEET AND SAVORY APPLE-BACON BREAD PUDDING
Enjoy this delicious Sweet and Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding. Crispy bacon gives this Sweet and Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding rich, smoky flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 5h
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Spread bread cubes evenly onto 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 min. or until crisp and golden brown, stirring after 10 min.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
- Add mushrooms to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 7 min. or until lightly browned. Stir in leeks and garlic; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally. Add apples; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix well. Cool 10 min.
- Place toasted bread cubes in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; cover with apple mixture. Whisk eggs, milk and pepper until blended; pour over apple mixture. Stir to evenly moisten bread. Cover with foil. Refrigerate 3 hours.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Bake pudding (covered) 45 min.; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 11 g
SAVORY BACON AND APPLE BREAD PUDDING
Categories Bacon
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Step 2 In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with melted butter and chopped savory. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast until crispy and golden, about 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. 3. Step 3 In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Break up sausage into silver-dollar-sized pieces and add to skillet; cook thoroughly about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a large bowl and let cool. 4. Step 4 Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet. Add leeks and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in apple and transfer mixture to bowl with sausage; let cool. 5. Step 5 Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil. Add bread cubes to bowl with sausage and leek mixture; toss to combine and transfer to baking dish. 6. Step 6 In a large bowl, whisk together cream, eggs, vinegar, 3/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and the persillade; pour over bread mixture. Cover baking dish tightly with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and transfer to oven. Bake until a paring knife inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean, about 1 hour. 7. Step 7 Uncover and sprinkle pudding with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Preheat the broiler; broil pudding until golden, about 3 minutes. Cut into squares and serve garnished with truffles if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: Stale or day-old bread is best for bread pudding, as it will absorb the custard better and result in a more flavorful dish.
- Use a variety of apples: Different types of apples will give your bread pudding a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sweet, tart, and crunchy apples.
- Don't overcook the bread pudding: The bread pudding is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooked bread pudding will be dry and tough.
- Serve the bread pudding warm: Bread pudding is best served warm, with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Apple bacon bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and flavorful combination of apples, bacon, and bread, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give apple bacon bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love