Best 11 Savory Bread Pudding With Tomatoes And Herbs Recipes

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Savor every bite of a delightful culinary creation - savory bread pudding infused with the vibrant flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and an aromatic blend of herbs. This hearty and satisfying dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the first whiff of fragrant herbs to the final morsel of tender bread soaked in rich, tomato-based sauce, this savory bread pudding is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS



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Stale baguettes and country breads give me a welcome excuse to make savory Italian bread puddings, called stratas. You can add different vegetables in season, such as sautéed mushrooms or greens to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound stale bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (see note below)
1 large garlic clove, cut in half, green shoots removed
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 pound firm, ripe tomatoes, sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Oil or butter a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. If the bread is soft, toast it lightly and rub all the slices, front and back, with the cut clove of garlic. If it's stale, just rub with garlic Mince what garlic remains. Combine the two cheeses in a small bowl.
  • Layer half of the bread slices in the baking dish. Top with half the tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomato slices with salt, pepper, and half the thyme, rosemary, and remaining garlic. Top with half the cheese. Repeat the layers.
  • Beat together the eggs and milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few twists of the pepper mill, and pour over the bread and tomato layers. Place in the oven and bake 40 to 50 minutes, until puffed and browned. Remove from the oven and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 572 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD PUDDING WITH SEARED TOMATOES AND MUSHROOMS



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Tomatoes are just coming into the markets. You can get by with slightly under-ripe tomatoes in this dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces whole-wheat bread, crusts removed (weigh after removing crusts)
2 garlic cloves
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk (1 percent or 2 percent)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)
1 pound roma tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 eggs
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Slice the bread 3/4 inch thick if using a whole loaf. If the bread is not stale, toast it lightly. Cut 1 of the garlic cloves in half and rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic. Then cut the bread into 1-inch dice, place in a bowl and toss with 1 cup of the milk. Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing every once in a while. Chop the remaining garlic and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch ceramic tart pan. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet. When it is hot, add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until they have seared and begun to soften, about 2 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic and thyme. Stir together until the garlic is fragrant and the mushrooms are tender, 1 to 2 minutes, and add the wine. Cook, stirring, until the wine is no longer visible in the pan, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Remove the bowl with the soaked bread from the refrigerator. Using a wooden spoon, a whisk or an immersion blender, mash or beat the soaked bread so that the mixture turns to mush. Add the mushrooms to the bowl and mix together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scrape into the oiled baking dish.
  • Heat the skillet that the mushrooms were cooked in over high heat, and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar and salt to taste. Using tongs, remove the tomato slices from the bowl and arrange in the hot pan. Sear on each side for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and arrange in a layer on top of the bread mixture in the baking dish. Season with pepper and sprinkle with rosemary. Top with the grated cheese.
  • Beat together the eggs with the remaining milk, salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon), and freshly ground pepper. Pour over the tomato and bread mixture and place in the oven. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the mixture is puffed, golden brown on the top and set. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY TOMATO BREAD PUDDING



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This savory bread pudding is great for parties or simply any occasion.

Provided by SCHROTH

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup raisins
¼ cup white Zinfandel wine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup butter
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, or one of similar size.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the raisins, wine, brown sugar, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, basil and cayenne pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Toss the bread cubes in the butter to coat, then toss with Monterey Jack cheese, and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour the tomato mixture over the bread.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is nicely toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 537.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

TOMATO AND BASIL SAVORY BREAD PUDDING



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This savory bread pudding looks and smells amazing. Goes great with wine.

Provided by Tuscan_Italian

Categories     Bread Pudding

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces ciabatta bread, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup packed, chopped fresh basil
1 ½ cups freshly grated Romano cheese
1 cup whole milk
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and place bread cubes in the dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes have softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil. Pour the entire tomato mixture over the bread. Sprinkle Romano cheese over top, then stir until well combined.
  • Beat milk, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together for custard in a large bowl until smooth. Pour over the bread mixture and gently toss to coat.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden, 24 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TOMATO-BASIL BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing the baking dish
1/2 (8 ounces) multi-grain loaf, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Parmesan
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Filling: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Add the bread cubes and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil. Pour the tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes and combine well.
  • Custard: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together until smooth. Pour the custard over the bread mixture and gently toss to coat. Bake until slightly puffed and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pudding from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS, PECANS, AND HERBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 large shallots, roughly cut
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 heaping tablespoon chopped garlic
12 shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
3 ounces brandy
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 to 3 fresh sage leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
26 ounces cream
6 whole eggs
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
Small pinch nutmeg
About 1 tablespoon salt
About 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pecans, toasted
10 ounces stale bread, diced into 3/4-inch cubes*
1 stick butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in an 8 to 10-inch oven-proof saute pan and then add shallots. Transfer to oven and roast until lightly browned, stirring often. Remove pan from oven and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 6-inch saute pan. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds; do not let garlic color. Add mushrooms and saute until browned. Carefully add brandy and flambe. Remove pan from heat immediately when flames subside. Stir in herbs and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Place the cream, eggs, pecans, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a blender with the sauteed shallots (make sure to scrape the pan with a rubber spatula). Blend on high speed for about 20 seconds. Set aside.
  • Mix the cream mixture with the toasted pecans, bread cubes, and mushroom mixture. Mix well and refrigerate for about 1 hour, stirring every once in a while so that the bread fully absorbs the flambeed mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter and then thoroughly brush the inside of 6 individual-sized ramekins. (It's best to use cool ramekins because the butter sticks better and forms a thicker coat). Fill ramekins about 3/4 full with the bread pudding mixture. Brush the tops with more melted butter. Place ramekins in a water bath and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and from water bath and let cool for about 15 minutes. Run a paring knife around the bread pudding on the inside edge of the ramekin. Invert onto serving plates. The bread pudding can be prepared 1 day in advance, refrigerated, and reheated before serving.

GARLIC AND HERB BREAD PUDDING



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A savory bread pudding that can be served as a side for soups or grilled meat. Use good bread that is a day old; try rosemary focaccia or sourdough. Published in Cooking Light magazine, October 2001.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Savory

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, packed without oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups nonfat milk
2 large eggs
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups cubed Italian bread (1-inch cubes)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pour boiling water into a bowl. Place sun-dried tomatoes into the boiling water; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well; finely chop.
  • Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minuted, stirring constantly. Combine the milk and eggs in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, half of mozzarella cheese, half of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Place bread in a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Pour milk mixture over bread, gently stirring to coat. Let mixture stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

SAVORY TOMATO BREAD PUDDINGS



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Categories     Tomato     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Summer     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

a 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes including liquid
1 1/2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
a pinch cayenne
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 slices (each about 3/8 inch thick) homemade-style white bread, crusts discarded, cut into 3/4-inch squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small saucepan simmer tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl drizzle butter over bread squares and toss to coat. Divide bread squares between two 1-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups and top each serving with half of tomato mixture.
  • Bake tomato puddings in middle of oven 20 minutes.

TOMATO, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING



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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.

TOMATO BREAD PUDDING



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I love homegrown tomatoes, and while they are in season, this is a yummy side dish. Courtesy of Rachel Ray. Update to recipe: After cooking for minutes, I gently mixed, then cooked for 10-15 minutes longer. Then topped with parmesan and put under broiler to melt cheese and toast. Also recommend lightly toasting the baguette prior to cutting into cubes, then rub with fresh garlic before mixing with tomatoes.

Provided by Southern Sugar Dump

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tomatoes, about 2 pounds, peeled, halved, cored and seeded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
pepper
1/2 baguette, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (about 4 cups)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Grease a 1 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish.
  • Using a food processor, pulse the tomato halves, salt, sugar and a pinch of pepper until coarsely pureed.
  • Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish and pour in the melted butter to coat. Top with the tomato puree and gently mix to distribute.
  • Bake until crusty and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 821, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.9

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH ASPARAGUS, GRUYèRE, AND FINES HERBES



Savory Bread Pudding with Asparagus, Gruyère, and Fines Herbes image

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin     Asparagus     Winter     Chive     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1-pound loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
2 cups grated Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

  • Place bread on 2 large baking sheets. Let stand uncovered overnight to dry out.
  • Cook asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain well.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Mix cheeses and herbs in medium bowl. Place half of bread in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with half of asparagus, then half of cheese mixture. Pour half of egg mixture over. Repeat with remaining bread, asparagus, cheese mixture, and egg mixture. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing with spatula to submerge bread pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bread pudding until brown and puffed, about 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: Stale bread is ideal for bread pudding because it absorbs the custard better and results in a firmer texture. To stale bread quickly, spread it out on a baking sheet and place it in a low oven (200°F) for 15-20 minutes.
  • Choose the right tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Avoid using tomatoes that are mealy or overripe.
  • Enhance flavors with herbs: Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to bread pudding. Use a variety of herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, or marjoram.
  • Use high-quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of your bread pudding. Choose a cheese that has a strong flavor, such as cheddar or Parmesan.
  • Bake until golden brown: The bread pudding is done baking when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Savory bread pudding with tomatoes and herbs is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. With its combination of savory and sweet flavors, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you have some stale bread on hand, don't throw it away! Use it to make this delicious and satisfying dish.

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