Individual Savory Horseradish Bread Puddings Food

INDIVIDUAL SAVOURY BREAD PUDDINGS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, whirl bread to make 2 cups soft breadcrumbs.
• In large bowl, combine bread crumbs, milk, Cheddar, peppers, egg yolks, mustard and Worcestershire.
• In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into bread crumb mixture. Spoon into 6 greased 1-cup souffle dishes or into 8 greased 6-oz custard cups.
• Bake puddings in centre of 375° oven for 35 to 40 minutes for souffle dishes and 30 to 35 minutes for custard cups; or until puffed and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
• Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, cognac and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the bread slices into the egg-cream mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Cut the mushrooms into large dice and add to food processor along with the shallots and process until finely, finely chopped. Put a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of the butter. Once the pan is heated, add the mushroom/shallot mixture and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat under a medium cast-iron pan to medium-high and add the oil. Once heated, add the sliced spring onion and sear until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
• To assemble, first put a third of the bread in the prepared casserole dish, then half of the mushroom duxelles, half of the seared onion and another third of the bread. Press down and top with the remaining mushroom duxelles and onions. Top with the remaining bread and dot with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Put into the oven and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

INDIVIDUAL SAVORY HORSERADISH BREAD PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease a 12 cup, nonstick muffin tin with the butter.
• In a 4 cup liquid measuring cup, thoroughly whisk the cream and eggs. Whisk in the horseradish, 1 teaspoons salt, and a few grinds of pepper and set aside.
• Portion half the bread cubes evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Portion half of the cheese and half of the chives evenly among the cups. Repeat with the remaining bread, cheese, and chives.
• Whisk the custard again and carefully pour it into the muffin cups, distributing it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Bake until the puddings are set and the tops are nicly browned and puffed, 18-22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the puddings from the pan, running a paring knife around the edge of the puddings if they stick.
• Can assemble puddings and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking. Can also bake a day ahead, refrigerate, and reheat wrapped in foil, in a low oven.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Oil or butter a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. If the bread is soft, toast it lightly and rub all the slices, front and back, with the cut clove of garlic. If it's stale, just rub with garlic Mince what garlic remains. Combine the two cheeses in a small bowl.
• Layer half of the bread slices in the baking dish. Top with half the tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomato slices with salt, pepper, and half the thyme, rosemary, and remaining garlic. Top with half the cheese. Repeat the layers.
• Beat together the eggs and milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few twists of the pepper mill, and pour over the bread and tomato layers. Place in the oven and bake 40 to 50 minutes, until puffed and browned. Remove from the oven and serve hot or warm.

SAVORY HERB BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC). Lightly grease a 10-inch (25 cm) square baking dish.
• Preheat a 6-quart (5.7 L) pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and celery in the olive oil with a pinch of salt until onion is lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the onion powder, sage, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and several dashes of pepper and turn off the heat.
• Put the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked vegetable mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour in the vegetable broth, ½ cup (120 ml) at a time, mixing well after each addition. The bread should be moist but not soggy, so you may not need to add all the broth.
• Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool a bit before serving.