Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Bread Pudding Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
• 1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 large eggs
• 2-1/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• SYRUP:
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts