Papa’s Savory Bread Pudding takes the grand tradition of bread puddings, typically a dessert, and makes a savory side dish that could go up against any Thanksgiving dressing. The bread is as tender as ever, baked with a spiced mustard sauce and filled with meaty ham, refreshing apples, and melted cheddar cheese. Dad knows what he’s talking about when it comes to side dishes that keep you coming back for more; Papa’s Savory Bread Pudding proves it, although your tastebuds won’t need much convincing!
Ingredients
- oil, for the baking dish
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground
- kosher salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces sliced ham, torn into 2-inch pieces
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Oil a 2 1/2-3-quart baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, the mustard, the nutmeg, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 4 –Add the bread and let it sit, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Fold the onion, the apple, the ham, and the cheddar into the bread mixture.
Step 6 –Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Bake until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes. Cover the baking dish with foil if the bread pudding starts to brown too quickly.
Step 8 –Serve.
