Cheesy Bread Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Bread Pudding, a savory twist on a classic dish that's perfect for brunch, dinner, or a decadent side. Made with cubes of day-old bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream, this recipe is elevated with the irresistible flavors of melted cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Seasoned with garlic powder, Italian herbs, and a touch of black pepper, every bite is packed with cheesy, herby goodness. Baked to golden perfection and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this hearty bread pudding is both easy to make and impressively satisfying. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect way to use up leftover bread while creating a dish that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed)
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 pieces Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese into the egg mixture.

Step 5

Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the cubed bread, pressing down gently to ensure the bread is fully soaked.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 9

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1951.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4563.8

Total Fat 247.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1386.7mg	0%
Sodium 7462.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 398.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.6g
Protein 185.4g	0%

Vitamin D 374.7IU	0%
Calcium 3268.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1783.8mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 34.9%