Savory Bread Pudding

1. Cook bacon in skillet until almost crisp; remove, drain, and cut into pieces; reserve.

2. In drippings remaining in skillet, combine mushrooms, scallions, and sage. Sauté 5-10 min., or until tender; remove with slotted spoon and reserve.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 4 individual baking dishes. Whisk eggs, milk, 1⁄4 cup Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Let stand 15 min.

4. Stir reserved bacon and mushroom mixture into bread mixture. Portion out into prepared baking dishes; sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.

5. Bake puddings 40 min., or until set, golden brown, and puffed. Serve warm, garnished with sage leaves.