Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding Recipes

SAVORY CHORIZO BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
• Grease 2 9x13 pans.
• In a medium bowl, toss together 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook chorizo, stirring occasionally.
• Add all vegetables and saute until tender.
• Place bread cubes in very large bowl. Add chorizo mixture and green chilis, toss until coated.
• Add unmixed cheeses in two additions, tossing well each time. Set aside.
• In a large bowl (kitchen aid bowl), beat eggs, half-and-half, Tapatio, salt and pepper until well mixed and frothy.
• Poor over bread/chorizo mix and fold until bread is mostly saturated. Turn into prepared pan. Level surface but do not 'smooth'.
• Bake at 350F for 50 minutes or until evenly puffed.
• Spread top with sour cream and sprinkle with mixed cheeses.
• Return to oven and bake 5 -10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until well-browned. Add onions, bell peppers, and green onions and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook, stirring, for one minute. Remove skillet from heat.
• Place bread cubes in large mixing bowl. Add milk and half and half and stir. Allow to set until milk is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Add onion, peppers, and sausage mixture to bread. Fold in beaten eggs, cheeses, and seasonings. Spoon mixture into buttered 9 x 13" casserole. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight at this point. Remove from frig and allow to warm up on counter for 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spread sour cream over top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for additional 15 minutes, or until browned on top.