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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, melted butter, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
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.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese into the soaked bread mixture.
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.
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.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheesy, savory bread pudding!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.0 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.4 g | 597% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1281 mg | 427% | |
| Sodium | 12049 mg | 524% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 744.0 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.9 g | ||
| Protein | 246.0 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 4369 mg | 336% | |
| Iron | 56.1 mg | 312% | |
| Potassium | 2960 mg | 63% | |
*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.
