Savoury Bread Pudding

Transform breakfast staples into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece with this Savoury Bread Pudding! Perfectly balancing indulgent layers of sharp cheddar and Parmesan with the heartiness of day-old bread, crispy bacon, and sautéed spinach, this dish packs a punch of flavor in every bite. The custard base, made with eggs, milk, and heavy cream infused with garlic, onion, and thyme, creates a rich and creamy texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp, golden top. Ideal for brunches, cozy dinners, or holiday spreads, this versatile recipe can be served as a satisfying side or a standalone main dish. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a stunning way to elevate humble ingredients into a gourmet delight, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 450 grams day-old bread
• 4 large eggs
• 500 milliliters milk
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 200 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 120 grams spinach, chopped
• 100 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into roughly 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.

Step 4

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to coat. Allow the mixture to soak for 5-10 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked onion, garlic, spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon into the bread mixture. Combine until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Transfer the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is golden brown, set, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm as a side or main dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1904.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4026.1

Total Fat 234.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 1369.1mg	0%
Sodium 9797.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.3g
Protein 200.0g	0%

Vitamin D 438.2IU	0%
Calcium 3582.3mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 3360.1mg	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: 52.7%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 27.3%