Savory Bread Pudding

Ingredients

Day-old bread

6 cups, cubed

Eggs

4 large

Milk

2 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Bacon

6 slices, cooked and crumbled

Cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups, shredded

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Unsalted butter

1 tablespoon (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed day-old bread and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a bit of oil until soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is thoroughly soaked.
6. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley to the bread mixture. Gently fold to combine.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set in the center.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.