Savory Corn and Bacon Bread Pudding #RSC
"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. "
photo by kitchenchemistrypro
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Yields:
-
6 cups
- Serves:
- 4-6
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
- 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.
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Reviews
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Delicious sounding ingredients - I can taste it already!! -
This sounds great. I will be trying it this week. -
Yummy! Perfect side dish. -
This side dish is delicious. My whole family loved it! -
This looks delicious!!! I love the bacon with the Ranch flavor. Can't wait to try it.
