How to Make White Cheddar Savory Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and satisfying dishes, bread pudding is a classic choice. This White Cheddar Savory Bread Pudding takes the traditional sweet dessert and gives it a savory twist that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. With the addition of sharp white cheddar cheese and savory herbs, this bread pudding becomes a flavorful and hearty dish that will please any crowd.

This recipe is a fantastic way to use up stale bread, as it soaks up the custard mixture an...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup low-fat (2%) milk
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons marjoram
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Whisk eggs and milk together until pale yellow and frothy. Combine bread, white Cheddar, marjoram, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir egg mixture into bread mixture until evenly coated. Grease a 1-quart baking pan; fill evenly with bread mixture. Refrigerate until set, 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cover filled baking pan with aluminum foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour enough boiling water into baking sheet to reach halfway up the sides of baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from water bath carefully; cool until set, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    247 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 408mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 289mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 184mg