Sunday Brunch: Savory Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Sunday Brunch: Savory Bread Pudding Recipe
Ingredients: Softened butter for greasing the dish; 2 cups whole milk; 6 large eggs; Salt; Pepper; 6 cups 1/2- to 1-inch bread cubes (about 10 ounces bread; I used half of an olive boule); 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 pound) chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; Olive oil; 6 strips good bacon, preferably thick-cut; 1 large shallot, sliced (or a small onion); 3 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped; A cup of cheese (here, 1/4 cup soft goat cheese and a large handful of grated sharp cheddar)