Ham Cheddar Red Onion Bread Pudding Recipes

HAM, CHEDDAR & RED ONION BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Oil a 2½- to 3-qt baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Add the bread and let sit, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Fold the onion, apple, ham and cheese into the bread mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover the bread pudding with foil if it browns too quickly), 45 to 50 minutes. Serve with salad, if desired.

HAM & SWISS BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread with mustard. Arrange 9 slices in baking dish. , In a large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in remaining butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions; cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Spoon over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining bread on top. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley; pour over bread., Place dish in a larger roasting pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.