SWEET & SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

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This is a recipe for a Thanksgiving side dish that I got from the Food Network in a show that featured Giada DeLaurentis preparing her family's traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Although she often uses a different bread each year (for flavor variety), this is her family's favorite version, using challah bread. If you can't find challah bread, Giada recommends using a loaf of brioche or sourdough bread.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb brioche bread or 1 lb sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb butternut squash, peeled & cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 parsnips, peeled & cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
3 cups heavy cream
8 eggs
3/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F, Lightly butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish; set aside.
  • Tear or cut bread into 1-inch pieces. Place bread pieces in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the butternut squash and parsnips. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Set aside to cool.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the bread pieces, and toss gently. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and chopped thyme leaves. Toss the ingredients together until the bread pieces are well coated.
  • In another bowl whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and brandy. Pour the cream mixture over the bread mixture. Add the cooled vegetables, and toss gently until the bread is well coated with the custard mixture (but the bread still reamins in chunks).
  • Spoon the mixture into the buttered baking pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is puffed and golden.

mdabdul hares
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This bread pudding is a must-try!


eddie nash
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hamada Almaz
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried.


Rohit Pariyar
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I've made this bread pudding several times and it always turns out perfect.


Sundar Shrestha
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The bread pudding is so rich and flavorful.


Corinna Uhlry
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I used dried cranberries instead. It was still delicious!


Umer Jillani Vlogs
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This bread pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, gooey, and delicious.


Ramzan Vai Official
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of bread or fruit that you like.


Amy-Leigh Taylor
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ugly Pete
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zeenat Laghari
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of white and whole wheat bread, and it was perfect.


Tina Moraza
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I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Tina Nqobile
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This bread pudding was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.