Best 6 Sausage Bread Pudding Recipes

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Sausage bread pudding is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can be made with just a few simple ingredients, and it is a great way to use up leftover sausage and bread. Sausage bread pudding can be baked in a casserole dish or in individual ramekins, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as eggs, bacon, or fruit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING



Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding image

This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as the main meal, not merely afterward as dessert. - Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed French bread
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In the same bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 mini bread puddings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (8-ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 baguette, day old, cubed

Steps:

  • Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the mushrooms. Add the sausage and stir over the heat until browned and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and let the egg and bread mixture sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove the egg mixture from the refrigerator, add the sausage and mushrooms and stir to combine. Ladle the bread pudding mixture into the muffin tins and bake until set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the puddings from the muffin tins to a serving platter and serve. Reserve 3 puddings for the Round 2 Recipe, Savory Bread Pudding Bites with Apple Mustard Sauce.
  • Use the leftovers from this recipe to make Savory Bread Pudding Bites with Apple Mustard Sauce .

MAKE-AHEAD SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM SAVORY BREAD PUDDING



Make-Ahead Sausage and Mushroom Savory Bread Pudding image

Call it a strata, a stuffing, a dressing or a savory bread pudding-by any name, this dish is delish! It's the perfect make-ahead for a special brunch, or serve it with a side salad for dinner; either way, it's certainly nice enough for company. But what's even nicer is that this dish features well-loved and easy-to-find ingredients, like breakfast sausage and Cheddar cheese. So make your next brunch feel just a little fancier with this flavorful new twist on a bready breakfast bake!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 cups cubed soft French bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix eggs, whipping cream and broth. Add bread; toss to coat in egg mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sausage; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl with egg mixture.
  • Add onions, mushrooms and salt to fat in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 9 to 12 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in garlic; remove from heat. Cool 3 minutes. Stir into egg mixture; stir in cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until at least 165°F in center and knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

HILLSHIRE FARM® SMOKED SAUSAGE AND CHEDDAR OVERNIGHT BREAD PUDDING



Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage and Cheddar Overnight Bread Pudding image

This bread pudding made with smoked sausage, cheddar, parsley, and sweet pepper is assembled ahead of time, deepening the flavors overnight and ensuring easy baking the next day.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 5h46m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red sweet pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, bias-sliced 1/2-inch thick
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
6 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 Snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until just browned.
  • In a very large bowl, combine onion mixture, bread cubes, sausage, 2 1/2 cups cheese, and parsley. Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten all of the ingredients. Cover with foil. Chill 4 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 to 35 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 15 minutes; serve warm. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 200.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 1095.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SAVORY SAUSAGE SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding image

Cheesy, crispy, crunchy and warm! This savory bread pudding is an unexpected and delightful way to use pumpkin. The addition of sausage makes it a main course or a hearty side dish. This dish would make a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving or a holiday breakfast table.

Provided by RusticJoyfylFood

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon softened butter, or as needed
1 pound sausage
1 cup diced raw pumpkin
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
3 cups diced artisanal bread
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
5 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Combine sausage, pumpkin, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage is browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to a large bowl. Mix in bread, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 352.4 mg, Fat 65 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 34.5 g, Sodium 1488.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SAUSAGE AND CARAMELIZED ONION BREAD PUDDING



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If you can purchase turkey Italian sausage, purchase one or two links to equal 4 oz. This is from "Feed 4 for less than $10" and this menu cost $6.39 - they have affordable, delicious meals which are perfect for today's economy! Cooking Light Magazine, October 2009 edition. They served it with sautéed zuchini: heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 T canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced zucchini to: sauté 4 minutes or until zucchini is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp MrsDash & 1/4 tsp or less of crushed red pepper flakes. Delicioso! :)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon mrsdash seasoning
fresh ground white pepper (optional)
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
8 slices day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 oz slices)
cooking spray
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1/4 cup apple juice
4 ounces turkey Italian sausage
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredsients (ending with egg white) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Add bread, toss gently to coat.
  • Let bread mixture stand 20 minutes (while you prepare the rest of recipes).
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • 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 for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove casings from sausage.
  • 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" square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 40 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.8, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 133.4, Sodium 1252.9, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 26

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sausages for a more flavorful bread pudding. Try using a combination of sweet and savory sausages, or use a single type of sausage and add in some herbs or spices for extra flavor.
  • Use a good quality bread. A stale or dry bread will not make a good bread pudding. Use a fresh, soft loaf of bread that will absorb the custard well.
  • Don't overmix the custard. Overmixing will make the custard tough. Mix the custard just until the eggs and milk are combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to prevent the bread pudding from drying out. Place the bread pudding dish in a larger baking dish filled with hot water.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. This will help the bread pudding to set and will make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Sausage bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and sausage, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make a sausage bread pudding that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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