Cheese Bread Pudding

Transform your leftover bread into a cheesy masterpiece with this irresistible Cheese Bread Pudding! Perfectly blending sharp cheddar, nutty Parmesan, and rich custard, this recipe turns day-old bread into a golden, savory delight. Infused with hints of garlic powder and thyme, every bite is packed with flavor and warmth. Simple to assemble and featuring a heavenly crunchy, cheesy topping, this dish bakes to perfection in under an hour. Ideal as a comforting side dish or a stand-alone meal, it’s the ultimate way to elevate humble ingredients into a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old bread (such as French bread or sourdough)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, melted butter, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bread cubes. Toss gently to coat all pieces and allow the bread to soak for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese into the soaked bread mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the soaked bread mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheesy, savory bread pudding!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2663.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6105.4

Total Fat 233.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1281.3mg	0%
Sodium 12048.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 744.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.6g	0%
Total Sugars 100.9g
Protein 246.0g	0%

Vitamin D 428.4IU	0%
Calcium 4369.0mg	0%
Iron 56.1mg	0%
Potassium 2959.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 49.1%