Bread Pudding Surprise Recipe

Bread Pudding Surprise

June 3, 2007

Heather

Reading, PA

This wonderful meal can be sweet or savory. You will decide when you look in the fridge and see what kind of leftovers you have. The spice cabinet is a favorite of this dish as well. Don't be afraid, have fun with this one, you can't go wrong. You and your family will be pleasantly surprised!

Ingredients

8 eggs
4 C. Half & Half or buttermilk (any milk will do, however the more cream the richer the taste and texture)
1 loaf crust hard bread (French is best)
1 C. any veggie (bell pepper)
1 1/2 C. any leftover meat (sausage, ham, steak)
1/4 C. onion (cooked)
1 Tbs. garlic (cooked)
2 Tbs. olive oil or butter
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Any favorite spice: this is where you can make it Mexican, Italian, etc.

Crust:
Break up any of your favorite crackers
1/4 C. chasse

If you make it sweet, add:
1 C. brown sugar
1/4 cinnamon

Directions

In a big bowl, whisk together eggs and Half & Half. Cut bread in 1-inch cubes and put bread into mix. Let soak for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, heat olive oil or butter. Cook onion and garlic and other veggies until just tender. This should only take a few minutes. It also brings out wonderful flavors. Stir in meat, veggies. Add favorite spices to taste. Put in casserole dish. Can put in fridge for a day ahead of time or add crust (crackers and cheese mix). Put in 400 degrees oven for about 45 minutes.

Note: You can make this sweet instead of savory. Do the same, add the brown sugar. Put into casserole dish, top with cinnamon (check time at 30 minutes.)