8cupsFrench Breadcubed crust and all (I use the Sesame Seed topped kind)
1 ½cupsMature Cheddar Cheesegrated, divided
4large Eggs
3 ¼cupsMilk
2TBFresh Sagechopped (or 1 teaspoon Dried Sage)
½tSalt
½tBlack Pepper
OPTIONAL:
Cherry Tomatoes and Arugulato 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.