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Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, cover up overnight (or at least 30 minutes!) and bake in the morning

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast ~ Less than 20 minutes to prepare, cover up overnight {or at least 30 minutes!} and bake in the morning ~ Meaty, cheesy and delicious crusty sides #MakeAhead #Breakfast #ChristmasBreakfast www.withablast.net

A Weekend or two ago, the kids were all home for the weekend. And I had been spending just about all of the Friday baking them some sweet treats and a variety of desserts. (This does not happen often ! in case you were wondering).

Anyhow, I had already lined up the following day’s late lunch/early dinner and knew I had to make something quick and easy.

This make-ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast was just perfect for them as I also had other plans for the Saturday morning.

I am sure you also get those days where you think you might have a lot – or at least enough – time for everything, but then time just seems to run away.

This was one of those weekends.. the more I did, the less got done, or that’s how it felt anyway.

So far it seems hubby and I will spend Christmas by ourselves as both the kids have plans and my sweet mother-in-law (whom I invited along with my sister-in-law) will be visiting her first great grandchild !

I think it will be their first face to face, as that side of the family lives in another Province.

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast ~ Less than 20 minutes to prepare, cover up overnight {or at least 30 minutes!} and bake in the morning ~ Meaty, cheesy and delicious crusty sides #MakeAhead #Breakfast #ChristmasBreakfast www.withablast.net

Getting back to today’s recipe ! I am trying different kinds of light-ish breakfasts for us to enjoy on Christmas morning.

Ideal breakfast when you do not have lunch or have a late lunch !

It seems more than likely that we will go to our usual Restaurant for a late lunch and this make-ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast might just do the trick.

I do still have some other recipes to try out, but we really like this one. It bakes the same way as a Bread Pudding would (the dessert kind!), with crusty sides and crusty spots on top.

But when you dig in, it is all soft, meaty, cheesy and it is just a lovely dish to have on hand.

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast ~ Less than 20 minutes to prepare, cover up overnight {or at least 30 minutes!} and bake in the morning ~ Meaty, cheesy and delicious crusty sides #MakeAhead #Breakfast #ChristmasBreakfast #BreakfastCasserole

 

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And I think this is the only recipe, of this kind, I have which contains Pork Sausage meat.

Which also, if you already have a favorite brand of Pork Sausage, is already seasoned and all. The bit of Sage, Salt and Pepper round things of deliciously.

More Breakfast recipes you might like:

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast

Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast

Linda Nortje
Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast ~ Less than 20 minutes to prepare, cover up overnight (or at least 30 minutes) and bake in the morning
5 from 3 votes
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Course Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Make-Ahead Standing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 480.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 TB Olive Oil , extra-virgin
  • 8 Pork Sausages meat removed from casings
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 8 cups French Bread cubed crust and all (I use the Sesame Seed topped kind)
  • 1 ½ cups Mature Cheddar Cheese grated, divided
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 3 ¼ cups Milk
  • 2 TB Fresh Sage chopped (or 1 teaspoon Dried Sage)
  • ½ t Salt
  • ½ t Black Pepper

OPTIONAL:

  • Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula to serve

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Oil in a large skillet – stir-fry the Sausage Meat and Onions until cooked – transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool a few minutes
  • Add the Bread and 1 cup Cheddar Cheese to the Meat mixture – stir well to combine
  • Beat together the Eggs, Milk, Sage, Salt and Black Pepper – pour over the mixture in the mixing bowl and stir until mixed – cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight
  • Pre-heat the oven to 190 deg C (375 deg F) when ready to bake – spray a 20 x 30cm ( 9 x 13 inch ) casserole dish with cooking oil
  • Transfer the Bread Pudding mixture to the prepared casserole dish – bake 40 – 45 minutes until puffed and set in the center
  • Remove from the oven – sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese and bake a further 5 minutes or until the Cheese has melted

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Standing time only if you do not prep the night before
Nutrition Facts
Make-Ahead Savory Bread Pudding Breakfast
Amount per Serving
Calories
480.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20.2
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
9.2
g
58
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7.5
g
Carbohydrates
 
52.3
g
17
%
Fiber
 
1.9
g
8
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Let sit for 5 minutes, slice into portions and serve with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula (if using).

ps: Fresh fruit on the side goes very well with this Breakfast !

LINDA

5 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)
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Michelle Meche

Sunday 7th of December 2014

I've never made a savory bread pudding before. Looks good and I really like the fresh tomatoes on top. Thanks for linking up, Linda.

Diane Balch

Friday 5th of December 2014

Your recipe is being featured on Weekend Bites today. Thank you so much for participating in the party.

Diane Balch

Wednesday 3rd of December 2014

This will truly please the teens in my house. Pinned. Thanks so much for bringing this by Weekend Bites.

Joy Mooiweer

Tuesday 2nd of December 2014

This looks and sounds delicious! I love make ahead breakfasts, especially around the holidays!

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