Savory Gorgonzola Bread Pudding

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READY IN 55 mins

Savory Gorgonzola Bread Pudding

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"Maybe it's because meat is so expensive, but I find cooks get very conservative when it comes to choosing accompaniments for a steak dinner. No one ever got in trouble serving a baked potato, but sometimes you have to take a chance." — Chef John

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
Generously grease 4 ramekins with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until dry, about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt; cook, stirring, until onions are light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir chicken stock, cream, thyme, and black pepper into skillet; bring mixture to a boil and remove from heat.
Stir bread cubes and chicken stock mixture in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in 1 ounce crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Divide mixture evenly between 4 prepared ramekins. Top each with a small crumble of gorgonzola.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Aug 22, 2012

I did this as an accompaniment to Chef John's Steak Sandwich and WOW! We loved both. Did not change a thing. This will be a frequent side dish with beef in our household. Thanks so much for sharing!

—mauigirl.. Intermediate not a

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Jan 10, 2013

We thought this was delicious! I actually had some leftover 'garlic and herb' breadsticks to use up, so I used them in place of the Italian bread (which worked out great), and omitted the thyme (we don't care for it). I added no other herbs b/c the bread had enough. This was very nice and super simple to put together. Hubby said that it sort of reminded him of stuffing, but more 'gourmet', and I agree! I think that you could use any herbs that you like and come out w/ something delicious. I didn't really have anything to serve this w/, I just made it b/c I needed to use up the bread, but I could totally see this going great w/ a steak dinner, as mentioned. I will def use this recipe again, and I can't wait to play around w/ the herbs/spices! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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7 Ratings

Jun 16, 2013

The only thing I did different was used multi-grain bread instead of Italian. It tastes great and is easy to make, but as another reviewer said, it is more like a stuffing than a bread pudding.

—mrs. kosmos

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Apr 11, 2013

This was wonderful. Such easy prep-work for such a rich and delicious sidedish. As a huge blue cheese fan, I'd have this any night of the week, not just with steak, and I think it would make a unique alternative stuffing option for holidays.

—Jen526

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Nutrition

Calories
247 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
21 g
7%

Cholesterol
47 mg
16%

Fat
15.4 g
24%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
6.1 g
12%

Sodium
686 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Savory Gorgonzola Bread Pudding

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 247
Calories from Fat: 139

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g 24 %
Saturated Fat 9.1g 46 %
Cholesterol 47mg 16 %
Sodium 686mg 27 %
** Potassium 97mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 6.1g 12 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 18 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 41 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.