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. 

Steps


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 remainingoil over medium heat.
Add shallot.
Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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 , uncov.

Ingredients


olive oil, french baguettes, hidden valley original ranch dressing and seasoning mix, shallots, corn, bacon, eggs, half-and-half cream, sharp cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, fresh thyme