Irish Cheddar and Vegetable Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Irish Cheddar and Vegetable Bread Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 cups (about 1 lb) stale country bread, cut into 1-inch squares (see note); 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup carrots in 1/4-inch dice; 1 onion, diced; 20 ounces baby spinach; 10 eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

This savory bread pudding marries onions, carrots, thyme, and sharp cheddar cheese for an earthy, cheesy brunch, side or main course.

Note: If your bread isn't yet stale, you can toast it in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

Irish Cheddar and Vegetable Bread Pudding Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 75 mins

Active 20 mins

Chilling Time 30 mins

Total 110 mins

Serves 12 servings

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8 cups (about 1 lb) stale country bread, cut into 1-inch squares (see note)
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup carrots in 1/4-inch dice
1 onion, diced
20 ounces baby spinach
10 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and sauté until leaves are wilted, adding them in two batches if necessary. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
In a medium bowl, lightly beat together eggs, milk, and whipping cream.
In a large bowl, combine bread, spinach mixture, cheese, and thyme. Add egg mixture and toss to coat. Pour filling into baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until filling is set and bread at top is golden, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly before serving.

Special equipment

sauté pan, mixing bowls, 4 quart baking dish

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
271	Calories
22g	Fat
7g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 201mg	67%
Sodium 236mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 15mg	73%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 424mg	9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.