HORSERADISH BREAD PUDDINGS

HORSERADISH BREAD PUDDINGS image

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp. unsalted butter. softened
1 1/4cups heavy cream
6 large eggs, at room temperature .
1/4cup prepared white horseradish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups small-diced white sandwich bread,
(about
5 slices)
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with the butter. In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, thoroughly whisk the cream and eggs. Whisk in the horseradish, 1 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper and set aside. Portion half of the bread cubes evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Portion half of the parmigiano and half of the chives evenly among the cups. Repeat with the remaining bread, cheese, and chives. Whisk the custard again and carefully pour it into the muffin cups, distributing it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Bake until the puddings are set and the tops are nicely browned and puffed, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the puddings from the pan, running a paring knife around the edge of the puddings if they stick. Make ahead: The puddings can be assembled and refrigerated up to 6 hours before baking. They can also be baked a day ahead, refrigerated, and reheated, wrapped in foil, in a low oven.