Caramelized Onion Gruyere Bread Pudding
Transform your brunch or dinner table with this irresistible Caramelized Onion Gruyere Bread Pudding, a savory twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Featuring velvety caramelized onions cooked to perfection with a touch of balsamic, nutty Gruyere cheese, and hearty cubes of day-old bread, this dish combines rich, cheesy indulgence with the earthy notes of fresh thyme. The creamy custard base, infused with a hint of Dijon mustard, soaks into every bite, creating a perfectly golden baked masterpiece. Simple yet sophisticated, this bread pudding is ideal as a show-stopping side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 6 cups day-old bread (such as French or sourdough)
- 1.5 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Slice the onions thinly. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Gruyere cheese over the bread cubes, followed by the caramelized onions.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, Dijon mustard, and thyme leaves. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all the pieces are soaked.
Let the bread pudding sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this savory bread pudding warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
