Overnight Bread Pudding Recipe

  • 25min
  • 5hr 46min
  • 13
  • 16
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red sweet pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 package Smoked Sausage
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Snipped fresh chives (optional)
  1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until just browned. In a very large bowl combine onion mixture, bread cubes, sausage, 2 1/2 cups cheese, and parsley. Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten all of the ingredients. Cover with foil. Chill 4 to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 to 35 minutes more.
  4. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 15 minutes; serve warm. Garnish with chives, if desired.