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A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

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by Sagegreen

A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

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by Sagegreen

A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

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by Sagegreen

A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

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by Sagegreen

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe for Plums
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Holiday Breakfast
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dirt Cheap Dinner
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Holiday Breakfast II
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    Sagegreen's Notes: Thanks to aargesi I had some wonderful fresh pecorino leftover along with an organic stale baguette. So with some fresh rosemary I set out to make a savory bread pudding. I think it is scrumptious...

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Serves 4

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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  2. Whisk together the milk, cream, and buttermilk.

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  3. Add the beaten egg and wine and whisk. Add the pepper, salt, and rosemary.

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  4. Toss the bread cubes together with the cubed roasted, dressed beets and caramelized onions. Add these to a buttered baking dish (@10-12 inches by 2 inches deep).Gently add in the grated pecorino. Pour the liquid mixture over this.

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  5. Sprinkle with nutmeg and parmesan. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

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  6. Serve with sprigs of fresh rosemary and a glass of pinot noir.

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26 Comments on A Tuscan-inspired savory bread pudding

Lorigoldsby Reply

This sounds great--but i'm confused--did you substitute the beets for plums when it was entered in that contest?

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, lori. Yes, originally I made this in the summer with fresh black plums, but later in the fall and winter I made it again instead with roasted beets I was preparing for a salad. The change in seasons inspired the switch.

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

Fantastic, love the beets and buttermilk. Savory bread pudding is so good, love it!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, sdebrango. It is so tasty without any prosciutto or bacon! SO great to meet you in the city btw!!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

I would do it without either prosciutto or bacon its perfect as it is. Yes, I so enjoyed meeting you. Next time will have to have longer to talk. Hope you enjoyed the city!!

Img_2764 Reply

Beautiful in every way!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, boulangere!

100_0039 Reply

Wow - plums, pecorino, and rosemary sound like they would be great together!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, VanessaS. I think this combination is really nice.

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This looks gorgeous.

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks for noticing this, srirachayeah!

Junepr05 Reply

Thanks for the great sub idea, Sagegreen! That would work.

Ab_sum Reply

You are welcome. The taste and texture won't be the same, but I think it will work well, too. I may just suggest that in the recipe. Your German pancake looks very tempting!

Junepr05 Reply

That sounds delicious, but there is nowhere around here to get fresh, ripe plums in December. Those things in the store right now from Chile and elsewhere South are hard as little rocks. Won't buy them.

Ab_sum Reply

If I couldn't get good plums, I would probably use roasted beets with a little honey instead.

Bigtex1_ Reply

Oh my. I think you've just given this Sunday's lazy lunch. Can't wait to try it.

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, I think I may be adding some caramelized onions, a touch of white truffle oil, and yes, pinot noir! Let me know what you think if you make this!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

hmm, this might be dinner tonight. Looks scrumptious.

Ab_sum Reply

With a lovely salad, that would work! If it is you will have to tell me Saturday how you liked it!

Img_1958 Reply

This looks and sounds amazing - I love the pairing of plums and rosemary.

Ab_sum Reply

Thank you!

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I have to try this!

Ab_sum Reply

Do try: It is really easy and really good!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Love the idea of a savory bread pudding and yours looks divine -

Ab_sum Reply

Thank you. If I thought it would have turned out this well, I would have baked it in a more special dish!

Ab_sum Reply

This is dedicated to your burger, aargersi!

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