SAVORY CORN AND BACON BREAD PUDDING #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. Your guests will love this comforting side dish, which adds a gourmet touch to any entree, such as pork, chicken or fish.

Provided by kitchenchemistrypro

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups cubed French baguettes (1 inch cubes)
1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
6 slices bacon, cooked and rough chop
3 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Red Hot)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add bread cubes; stir to coat. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning. Cook and stir until bread begins to lightly brown. Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender (do not brown). Add corn and bacon. Cook 3 minutes longer. Remove to a small bowl to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and 1 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning until combined. Stir in cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Gently fold in corn mixture and reserved bread cubes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Spoon into a 1-1/2 quart greased baking dish. In a small bowl, combine remaining topping ingredients; panko, parmesan cheese, remaining 1 T. of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning, lemon zest and thyme. set aside.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with topping. Bake 25 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.8, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 214.6, Sodium 1373.9, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 32.4

N Rakis
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I'm going to try this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!


Rafi Moqim
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This bread pudding is so good! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Abdulhaki Yushau
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I love cornbread pudding and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's always a hit when I make it for friends and family.


Kelvin Krace
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread pudding turned out really dense. It was still tasty, but I would have liked it to be lighter and fluffier.


Akkash Ali
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bread pudding came out great! I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was delicious.


Terry Armstrong
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This bread pudding was a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk next time.


Farhan Sami
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


AHMAT BIRRE
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover cornbread.


Riaha Imran
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this pudding was surprisingly good! The bacon and cheese really make it.


Patricia West
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Aliyu Idris Adam
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This is the best cornbread pudding I've ever had! The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the cornbread is so moist and flavorful.


Michelle McCoy
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters.


Md Sajim
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This corn and bacon bread pudding was a hit at my brunch! It had a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the cornbread was moist and flavorful.