Classic Sausage and Herb Bread Pudding
Classic Sausage and Herb Bread Pudding is a heartwarming dish that combines tender bread, savory sausage, and fragrant herbs into a delightful custard bake. Perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a show-stopping centerpiece that will have guests asking for seconds. With its rich flavors and comforting aroma, it’s an ideal meal for both casual dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the crumbled sausage over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine torn bread with cooked sausage mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and sausage; gently stir to coat.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with mushrooms or tempeh. Feel free to mix in different cheese varieties or herbs based on your preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.