Savory Corn and Bacon Bread Pudding #RSC |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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