Ham, Cheddar & Red Onion Bread Pudding
- 15m Prep Time
- 50m Cook Time
- 1h 5mReady In
A savory bread pudding with ham, cheddar, red onion, and apple, baked until set. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- oil for the dish
- 4 large eggs
- 355 ml whole milk
- 14.8 ml Dijon mustard
- ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 French or Italian bread cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion cut into ¼-inch-thick wedges
- 1 crisp red apple (such as Gala or Braeburn) cored and thinly sliced
- 113 g sliced ham torn into 2-inch pieces
- 85 g sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- Green salad for serving (optional)
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 95.4 mg
- Iron: 0.92 mg
- Magnesium: 17.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 175 mg
- Potassium: 230 mg
- Zinc: 1.05 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- oil for the dish
- 4 large eggs
- 355 ml whole milk
- 14.8 ml Dijon mustard
- ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and pepper
Prepare
- 1 French or Italian bread, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into ¼-inch-thick wedges
- 1 crisp red apple (such as Gala or Braeburn), cored and thinly sliced
- 113 g sliced ham, torn into 2-inch pieces
- Shred 85 g sharp Cheddar cheese
- Green salad, for serving (optional)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the oven to 350°F. Oil a 2½- to 3-quart baking dish.
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Step 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the bread pieces and let sit, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
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Step 3.
Fold the red onion wedges, apple slices, torn ham, and shredded Cheddar into the bread mixture until evenly distributed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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Step 4.
Bake until the bread pudding is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a green salad if desired.