"Canadian bacon, gruyere cheese and spinach come together in this bread pudding from Emeril Lagasse for an easy and delicious make-ahead casserole...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter
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6 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped into ½-inch pieces
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1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 pound pre-washed baby spinach
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10 large eggs
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3 cups half-and-half
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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One 14- to 16-ounce loaf Italian bread, cut into 1½- to 2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
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1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated (about 2 cups)