SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

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Make and share this Savory Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Time 32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
3/4 lb chorizo sausage, chopped
1/3 cup chicken or 1/3 cup vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
8 cups French bread, cut in 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs, beaten well
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until well-browned. Add onions, bell peppers, and green onions and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook, stirring, for one minute. Remove skillet from heat.
Place bread cubes in large mixing bowl. Add milk and half and half and stir. Allow to set until milk is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, peppers, and sausage mixture to bread. Fold in beaten eggs, cheeses, and seasonings. Spoon mixture into buttered 9 x 13" casserole. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight at this point. Remove from frig and allow to warm up on counter for 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spread sour cream over top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for additional 15 minutes, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1392.2, Fat 62.1, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 323.7, Sodium 2441.2, Carbohydrate 141.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 66.3