Thanksgiving Leftover Savory Bread Pudding Food

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Place half and half in a saucepan with the rosemary. Bring it to a boil and turn off the heat. Add the shredded turkey (or chicken) and let the herbs steep in the milk for about 20 - 30 minutes to infuse the flavour, and for the milk to cool down to room temperature. Then remove the rosemary sprig.
• Preheat oven to 350°F, and butter a 9 x 5 inch oven proof dish.
• Break the eggs into a bowl, and whisk them with the cooled rosemary infused milk mixture and turkey and salt.
• In a large bowl, place the stuffing, bread cubes, pears and parsley and mix to combine. Add the custard (milk, egg, turkey mix) and mix well to coat with the custard.
• Pour half of this into the buttered dish. Pour some leftover cranberry sauce on top, and place the other half of the bread pudding mix over it. Push down and leave for a few minutes to help the bread pieces soak up the custard.
• Spread some more cranberry sauce on top and sprinkle (generously) some cheese and a little sea salt over it.
• Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the custard has set.
• Serve warm, with maple syrup.

BISCUIT BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a loaf pan or an oven proof dish.
• Whisk together the milk, water and eggs in a medium bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in crumbled biscuits. Allow at least ten minutes for biscuits to soak up some liquid.
• Fold in turkey and cheese and transfer to loaf pan. Let sit for at least 20 minutes more, or overnight if desired.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until firm.
• Serve with a side of leftover cranberry sauce.

MUSHROOM AND LEEK BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to brown. Stir in the leeks and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the leeks are tender. Stir in the mushrooms, tarragon, sherry, 1 tablespoon salt and 11/2 teaspoons pepper and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Off the heat, stir in the parsley.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, chicken stock and 1 cup of the Gruyere. Add the bread cubes and mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. Stir well and pour into a 2 1/2-to-3-quart gratin dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set. Serve hot.

LEFTOVER BREAD BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Cut or tear bread into 2" cubes and place on a baking sheet.
• Pop them into a preheated 325 F oven for just a few minutes (keep checking them),just to barely toast them(the idea is to dry out the bread a bit so that it doesn't all turn to mush later in the pudding).
• Set the bread cubes aside to cool when they are done.
• Using a whisk, beat together eggs, milk, marmalade, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• Place the bread cubes into an ungreased 8 1/2" round deep baking dish.
• Sprinkle raisins over the top, then pour the egg mixture over all.
• Bake at 325 F for 40 minutes or untila knife inserted near the center comes out clean (not gloppy) and the custard seems set.
• Cool slightly before serving and chill the leftovers.

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.