Apple & Cheddar Bread Pudding
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 45
Serves: Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 large unpeeled apples, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (3 cups)
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 loaf (16 oz.) cinnamon swirl bread or cinnamon-raisin swirl bread, cubed
- 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
- Slightly sweetened whipped cream or warm caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon.
In a very large bowl, toss bread cubes with apple mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spread evenly in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Beat eggs with sugar in the same bowl; stir in milk and vanilla. Pour mixture evenly over bread mixture, pressing down on bread to moisten top cubes of bread. * Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
Heat oven to 350°F. Bake pudding 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown; top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with toppings if desired.