Garden Sweeper Savory Bread Pudding

Name: Garden Sweeper Savory Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 2 bacon slices, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups greens (see note) , shredded, packed; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper (or more, if you like); 4 cups bread cubes (a stale, soft bread works best); 3 cups milk; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; zest of 1 lemon

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Ingredients

2 bacon slices, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups greens (see note) , shredded, packed
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (or more, if you like)
4 cups bread cubes (a stale, soft bread works best)
3 cups milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
zest of 1 lemon

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "In a skillet, fry bacon pieces over medium heat until slightly brown, about 3-5 minutes. If all goes well, your bacon should have rendered out 1-2 tablespoons of fat. If it's less, add a little oil and if it's more, drain some off.", "Add garlic to skillet and saute for 30 seconds. Add greens and combine well. Add raisins, salt and pepper. If it seems a little dry, add a a splash or two of water. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 3-8 minutes depending on the type of greens you're using (see note).", "Meanwhile, whisk milk and eggs together. Combine with bread cubes in a large bowl along with the nutmeg.", "When greens are soft, combine them with the bread cubes. Pour the whole mixture into an 8x8\" non-stick (or greased) baking pan. Top with cheese. Cover with foil and place in oven for 30-40 minutes or until custard seems mostly set.""