Savoury Bread Pudding
Posted: 04 Mar 2024 06:29
Takes: 1¼ hours (plus chilling time)
Serves: 6
No nutritional information available.
Ingredients
- 40g butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 chorizo sausages, thinly sliced
- 200g mushrooms, quartered
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 200g 2-day old bread, cubed
- 240g Cheddar, grated
- 75g sundried tomatoes, chopped
- Handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 eggs
- 225ml double cream
- 250ml milk
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the chorizo for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring, until browned.
3. Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, cheese, tomatoes and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Spread the mixture evenly into the dish.
4. Whisk the eggs, cream and milk together in a jug. Carefully pour over the bread mixture, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
5. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve hot with a salad, if liked.