Sausage and Caramelized Onion Bread Pudding
This savory bread pudding is easy to prepare, kid-friendly and absolutely delicious. Serve as an alternative to the more traditional holiday stuffing or alongside a green salad for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
PREP TIME
25 minutes
COOK TIME
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
8 1-inch thick slices day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
8 1-inch thick slices day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Swiss cheese, divided
Directions
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add bread; toss gently to coat. Let bread mixture stand 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add juice; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble sausage into pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Add sausage mixture and cheese to bread mixture; stir well to combine. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at for 40 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add juice; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble sausage into pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Add sausage mixture and cheese to bread mixture; stir well to combine. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at for 40 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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