Best 7 Tomato Basil Bread Pudding Recipes

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Craving a delectable combination of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors? Look no further than tomato basil bread pudding, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This unique dish seamlessly blends the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the tender warmth of bread, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you utterly satisfied. Whether you're seeking a delightful brunch dish, a cozy dinner option, or a special side dish to impress your guests, tomato basil bread pudding is guaranteed to elevate your culinary experience.

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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 BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Tomato     Brunch     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups (1-inch) cubes country-style bread (from 1 loaf), crusts discarded
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 1/2-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss bread cubes with butter in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish until coated.
  • Purée tomatoes with juice in a blender 5 seconds, then transfer to a small saucepan along with water, brown sugar, tomato paste, salt, and hot sauce. Bring mixture just to a simmer, then pour over bread, stirring to combine. Bake, uncovered, until edges are beginning to caramelize, 35 to 40 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.

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 BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds plum tomatoes such as Roma, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 head garlic, left whole
10 cups cubed (1-inch) country-style Italian bread (1 pound)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 large eggs
2 cups coarsely grated chilled Italian Fontina (9 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish (about 13 by 9 inches).
  • Toss tomatoes in a bowl with herbes de Provence, 1 tablespoon oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a large heavy 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Cut off and discard 1/4 inch from top of garlic head to expose cloves, then put on a sheet of foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap garlic in foil and roast in pan with tomatoes until tomatoes are browned but still juicy and garlic is soft, 50 to 60 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Cool garlic to warm, then force through a medium-mesh sieve with a rubber spatula, discarding skins. Reserve purée
  • While garlic cooks, toss bread cubes in a large bowl with remaining oil until coated, then spread out in a large 4-sided sheet pan and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, garlic purée, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheeses. Transfer bread to baking dish, then pour egg mixture over bread and add tomatoes, pushing some down between bread cubes. Bake until firm to the touch and golden brown in spots, 50 to 60 minutes.

TOMATO BASIL BREAD - BY HAND OR BREAD MACHINE



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This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes and, at times, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace it with an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Be careful and add additional flour a little at a time depending on the humidity in your kitchen.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 37m

Yield 1 Loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (substitute with 2 tablespoons dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

TOMATO BASIL BREAD



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This round breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are great conversation starters. -Darlene Hoefs, Schofield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for a sturdier bread pudding. Fresh bread will become too soggy.
  • If you don't have any heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the bread pudding will be less rich and creamy.
  • Add other ingredients to your bread pudding, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. Get creative and make it your own!
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. You can also sprinkle it with powdered sugar or cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Tomato basil bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give tomato basil bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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