Cousin Eddie’s BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding
Barbecue sauce, apples and bread pudding?? Oh yeah!
INGREDIENTS
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2/3 cup Cousin Eddie’s sauce, divided
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 small green apple, peeled and diced
Minced chives
DIRECTIONS
Prepare cornbread according to package directions and bake using a greased and floured 8-in. square baking pan. Cool. Reduce oven setting to 375°. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pour 1/4 cup Cousin Eddie’s sauce over chicken; toss to coat.
Cube cornbread. Microwave remaining butter, covered, on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Add caramelized onions. Pour egg mixture over cornbread cubes. Add chicken, cheese and apple. Toss gently to combine.
