Savory Bread Pudding

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Savory bread pudding is a rich and flavorful casserole made from day old, stale bread, a creamy egg custard, cheese and herbs. Make this for a special breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Pour a tablespoon (15 ml) of melted butter into the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch deep dish pie plate, or an 11 x 7 or 9 x 13 casserole dish. Evenly coat the bottom and sides of the casserole dish with the melted butter.

Step 1:  

Cube pieces of brioche, croissant, challah or french bread and set aside for now.

Step 2:  

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together until well combined. Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, herbs, and salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese until well combined. Fold in the bread cubes until all the pieces are fully coated in the cheese custard.

Step 3:  

Allow the bread pudding mixture to rest and soak in the custard while the oven preheats.

Step 4:  

Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) for 20 - 30 minutes. Once the oven has fully preheated, evenly pour the savory pudding mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.

Step 5:  

Bake the savory pudding casserole for 40 - 50 minutes or until the center of the bread pudding is fully puffed up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, top the dish with foil around 30 - 35 minutes of baking.

Step 6:  

Cool the savory pudding on a cooling rack for 10 - 15 minutes. Top the dish with more fresh herbs if you like and serve. This dish is best enjoyed warm from the oven.

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