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.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 45 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
You can bake these in buttered muffin tins to make 12 muffin-sized bread puddings, if desired. Reduce baking time by half if using muffin tins. Enjoy hot!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 772 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat65g | 83% |
Saturated Fat35g | 173% |
Cholesterol352mg | 117% |
Sodium1489mg | 65% |
Total Carbohydrate18g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein30g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 26% |
Calcium433mg | 33% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium583mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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