Get ready to experience a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and redefine comfort food! This Blue Cheese Bread Pudding with Green Chile Stew is not just a recipe – it's a flavor explosion that combines the creamy richness of blue cheese, the softness of perfectly soaked bread, and a spicy kick from green chiles that will leave you craving more. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to an extraordinary meal, this dish promises to be a game-changer in your cooking repertoire.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup green chiles, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This temperature will ensure that your bread pudding cooks evenly and develops a nice golden crust.
- Gather all your ingredients: stale bread, milk, blue cheese, eggs, diced green chiles, salt, black pepper, and butter. Make sure your stale bread is cubed into bite-sized pieces for even distribution in the pudding.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed stale bread and milk. Allow the bread to soak in the milk for about 10 minutes, so it absorbs the liquid and softens.
- While the bread is soaking, in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, crumbled blue cheese, diced green chiles, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- After the bread has soaked, gently fold the egg and cheese mixture into the bread and milk mixture. Stir until all the bread is coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter to prevent the pudding from sticking. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut into portions.
- Serve the Blue Cheese Bread Pudding warm, accompanied by a side of green chile stew for a delicious and hearty meal.
Tips
- Use Stale Bread: The secret to an amazing bread pudding is slightly stale bread. It absorbs the liquid better and creates a more consistent texture.
- Don't Rush the Soaking: Allow the bread to soak in milk for a full 10 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption and a creamy interior.
- Choose Quality Blue Cheese: The flavor of your blue cheese will significantly impact the dish, so opt for a high-quality, flavorful variety.
- Grease Your Baking Dish Generously: A well-buttered dish prevents sticking and helps create a beautiful golden crust.
- Let It Rest: Allowing the pudding to cool for 10 minutes after baking helps it set and makes serving much easier.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, when the cheese is melty and the top is perfectly golden brown.Pro Tip: Pair this bread pudding with the suggested green chile stew for a complete meal that will warm both body and soul!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 180mg
