Breakfast 'Bread Pudding'

A comforting and easy-to-make breakfast dish, perfect for cozy mornings and brunch gatherings.

Start your day right with this Breakfast Bread Pudding, a savory twist on the classic comfort dish. Bev Bennett combines fluffy bread cubes, creamy eggs, melted cheese, and savory ham or bacon to create a delicious, hearty breakfast.

Bread is a natural for a pudding or strata (similar to bread pudding but with layered bread slices). Depending on your inclination and other "ready-to-go" supplies, you can create a savory or sweet pudding.

The following breakfast Bread Pudding with Sausage & Eggs Recipe, which calls for sausage and fruit, makes a wonderful breakfast or brunch entree. Vary the bread pudding recipe according to what's lurking in your refrigerator.

Breakfast "Bread Pudding"

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 60 minutes

    Yield: Serves 2

Breakfast "Bread Pudding" Recipe Ingredients

    4 ounces bulk country sausage

    1 large shallot, chopped

    1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped (1/2-inch pieces)

    2 eggs, beaten

    1 cup milk

    1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/8 teaspoon pepper

    3 cups egg bread (3 average slices), torn into 1-inch pieces (see note)

    Maple syrup

Breakfast "Bread Pudding" Recipe Directions

    Crumble the sausage into a large skillet. Add the shallot and apple. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until sausage is cooked and apple is almost tender. Remove from heat.

    Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Add the salt, cinnamon and pepper. Stir well. Add the egg bread. Set aside 10 minutes for the bread to absorb the liquid. Stir in the sausage mixture.

    Spoon the bread combination into a well-greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve bread pudding with a light drizzle of maple syrup.

    Note: If desired, substitute another mild-tasting or slightly sweet bread.

Each serving (without maple syrup) has: 486 calories; 29 grams total fat; 21 grams protein; 38 grams carbohydrates; 270 milligrams cholesterol; 1,111 milligrams sodium and 4 grams dietary fiber.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Hearty & Satisfying: Packed with eggs, cheese, and savory flavors.

    Easy Preparation: Quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings.

    Ideal for Brunch: Great for gatherings or family weekends.

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Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe | Easy Morning Comfort by Bev Bennett

Enjoy Bev Bennett's delicious Breakfast Bread Pudding, an easy, comforting, and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy morning meal or brunch gatherings.

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