This is a versatile recipe that can be dressed up or down. Change the cheese flavor, change the bread flavors, add seasonings that are special to your family, add or delete proteins…
MEAT LOVERS SAVORY BREAD PUDDING
6 LARGE eggs
2 1/2 cups WHOLE milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
FRESH ground black pepper
12 cups cubed artisan bread
1 1/2 cups cubed ham steak
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar OR pepper jack cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease 13×9 baking dish.
- In a LARGE bowl whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, mustard and seasonings until well blended.
- Fold in bread cubes, 1 1/4 cup of each cheese, onions and meat. Set aside for 15 minutes to rest.
- Gently toss bread mixture again and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered 45-55 minutes until casserole is puffed and center is clean when tested with a butter knife.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
