Baked Bread and Cheese Pudding recipe

Name: Baked Bread and Cheese Pudding
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g Bread; 150g Cheddar Cheese; 3 Eggs; 300ml Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

A comforting savoury pudding with crisp baked bread and a rich, melty cheese custard. It is hearty, golden on top, and perfect for using up stale bread.

45 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

200g Bread
150g Cheddar Cheese
3 Eggs
300ml Milk
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	459 kcal
Protein	24.7 g
Carbohydrates	29 g
Fat	26.7 g
Saturated fat	13.7 g
Fibre	1.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	833 mg

Why this works

A rich, energy-dense baked pudding with substantial protein and calcium, but also high in saturated fat and sodium.

Protein and calcium. Cheddar, eggs and milk provide a good amount of protein plus calcium for bone health.

High saturated fat. The cheese and whole eggs contribute a relatively high saturated fat content, which may be less suitable for frequent consumption.

Sodium content. The added teaspoon of salt makes this dish quite high in sodium per serving.

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (Fan 160°C, 356°F, Gas Mark 4) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Cut the bread into chunks and place them in the dish.
Scatter the cheese over the bread.
In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, salt and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and cheese, pressing down gently so the bread soaks it up.
Leave for 10 minutes, then bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden.
Serve warm while the cheese is still melty.

Prefer the classic version? Banana Bread Pudding

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