My Savory Autumn Bread Pudding Recipes

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
• Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, cognac and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the bread slices into the egg-cream mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Cut the mushrooms into large dice and add to food processor along with the shallots and process until finely, finely chopped. Put a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of the butter. Once the pan is heated, add the mushroom/shallot mixture and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat under a medium cast-iron pan to medium-high and add the oil. Once heated, add the sliced spring onion and sear until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
• To assemble, first put a third of the bread in the prepared casserole dish, then half of the mushroom duxelles, half of the seared onion and another third of the bread. Press down and top with the remaining mushroom duxelles and onions. Top with the remaining bread and dot with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Put into the oven and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Place 4 bread slices, touching each other to form a square, on a cutting board, using the bottom of an 8 inch nonstick springform pan, cut a circle from the bread.
• Butter the baking pan and place the circle of bread inside. Do not discard the cut off pieces.
• Cut the bread crust off of the remaining bread (set aside the cut crust). Slice bread into thirds. Use these pieces to cover the side of the baking pan.
• Evenly distribute the ham in the pan. Cover with half of the cheese.
• In a separate bowl whisk milk, pepper, baking powder and eggs until well blended.
• Dice the leftover pieces of bread and stir into the egg mixture. Stir in the remaining cheese, carrot, zucchini, onion and half the chives.
• Pour this mixture into the baking pan, even out with a fork.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until eggs set. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve sprinkled with the remaining chive.

AUTUMN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350°F.
• With butter, grease a 1 quart shallow baking dish.
• In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, corn syrup, cinnamon, and cloves.
• Bring to a boil over med heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat and simmer.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• In baking dish,arrange ingredients in a single layer of bread, bananas, apples, raisins, peanuts and almonds.
• Remove and discard spices from sugar syrup. Slowly pour syrup over bread and fruit mixture to moisten bread well.
• Reserve some syrup to use at serving.
• Cover and bake for 20- 25 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Uncover and continue baking 10-15 minutes until pudding top is.
• crisp and golden.
• Serve warm with syrup and whipped cream if desired.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°F.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the water and a pinch of salt.
• Add the leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
• Add the remaining ingredients, including the leeks, and gently toss them.
• The mixture should be well coated and somewhat soupy.
• Spread the mixture into a 4-quart soufflé dish, a 13x9-inch baking dish, or another ovenproof dish that's at least 2 inches deep and big enough to hold the mixture.
• Put the dish on a baking sheet and bake until the top is crusty brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.
• If the pudding looks too dark before it's finished, cover with foil.
• Let cool slightly before serving.

SARAH'S SAVOURY BREAD AND CHEESE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Make 2 cheese sandwiches by placing cheese slice between 2 bread slices and pressing together. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and arrange in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Mix together beaten eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour mixture over sandwiches and sprinkle with grated cheese. (Note: Vary amounts if needed; sandwiches do not need to be totally covered in egg mixture, but egg should soak in and leave a little in the bottom of the dish.)
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, checking frequently.