BLUE CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

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You can play with the flavor of this recipe by changing the type of blue cheese you use-from sharp Stilton to saltier Gorgonzola.-Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups (16 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
5 large eggs
5 large egg yolks
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Place half of the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with onion mixture and half of blue cheese. Top with remaining bread and blue cheese., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, cream, salt and pepper. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 48g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 299mg cholesterol, Sodium 1204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.