Savoury Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 granny smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3cups)
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 4 cups cubed firm bread
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Grease 2 quart casserole.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large frypan over medim heat.

3. 3

   Cook apples in butter 2-3 minutes , stirring occasionally, until crisp tender.

4. 4

   Stir in brown sugar, reduce heat to low.

5. 5

   Cook 5-6 minutes , stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.

6. 6

   Layer half of each of the bread, bacon apples and cheese in casserole.

7. 7

   Repeat with remaining bread, bacon, apples and cheese.

8. 8

   mix remaining ingredients, pour over cheese.

9. 9

   Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

10. 10

    Heat oven to 350 degrees, Bake uncovered 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean Let stand 10 minutes before serving.