Last Updated on November 13, 2019 by Chef Mireille
When people think of bread pudding, they usually think of sweet versions like the version I did here. However, bread pudding is one of those versatile foods that can be made either sweet or savory. I have already done a savory version here and now comes one more. I had some leftover spinach pesto. Since it was homemade without preservatives, I needed to use it up quickly. Adding them to the base of this pudding added such an oomph of flavor! Check here for the Spinach Pesto recipe. This version is super garlicky, so feel free to reduce the quantity of garlic if so desired. This Spinach Pesto Cheddar Bread Pudding will make a great alternative to stuffing at this year’s holiday meal. You probably have stuffing every year. Why not try something new this year!
You can also make this with store bought pesto if you prefer. You can also make variations by adding other vegetables instead or even some diced sausage or chicken. Grated carrots, chopped broccoli or cauliflower would all work well in this pudding. Adding some caramelized onions would also add some awesome flavor!
I am such a bread pudding fanatic of both sweet and savory versions I even created an eggless Vegetarian version here. If you like bread pudding as much as me, you are sure to love this version!
Don’t you want a bite?
This is part of the Bake-a-thon 2016
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Spinach Pesto Cheddar Bread Pudding
Spinach Pesto Cheddar Bread Pudding
Ingredients
Instructions
- Leave bread out at room temperature, uncovered for a few days until it is hard and stale.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pesto, salt and paprika until thoroughly combined. Add cheese and mix to combine.
- Place bread in a square baking dish and toss with the green peas. Pour egg mixture over bread pieces. Toss well so that all the bread pieces are well coated and none remain dry. With your hands, press down on the mixture to make sure there are no air pockets and it is well compacted.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
Savoury puddings goes directly to my to-do list, such a delicious and healthy pudding.
thanks – yes I love both savory and sweet bread puddings
Addition of pesto mush have enhanced the flavor of the pudding. I am yet to try a savory pudding. Bookmarked the recipe
I have started to enjoy bread pudding, this savory version looks interesting!!!
bread pudding is one of my favorite things in the world – both sweet and savory!
I am a big fan of both sweet and savory bread pudding. Your spinach and pesto version sounds absolutely delicious. Will have to try this out some time.
Wow though I have made many sweet puddings, never tried much of a savory one..this one sounds so good..
yep – bread pudding in either sweet or savory works well