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Chef Ric Orlando's Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding

  • Servings:

    Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    40 minutes

Ingredients

This dish has become a family tradition for Christmas dinner, served as an accompaniment to prime rib. It is creamy, savory and addictive.
3 cups Nature's Promise Rustic Boule, roughly cut into 1-inch squares
20 garlic cloves, peeled
3 eggs
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups half and half
Chef Ric Orlando's Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Spray 8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or wipe lightly with oil. Arrange the bread and garlic on the pan, scattering the garlic throughout.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, thyme, salt, pepper and half and half until the eggs are fully incorporated. Pour over the bread and let it soak for at least 20 minutes before baking.
4. Push the bread down into the custard and bake for 40 minutes. Check for doneness. It should appear a little creamy, but not runny. Serve hot and enjoy.
Note: This dish can be made up to two days in advance, refrigerated and reheated when ready to eat.
Chef Tip: For a quick roasted garlic hack, put the peeled cloves in an ovenproof crock and drizzle with a little olive oil. Mix to coat. Cover snugly with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. Test for doneness: they should be soft and squishable. Cook longer if needed in 20-second intervals.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6 to 8
Base Nutrients
Calories 280 kcal (14%)
Calories from Fat 144 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 16 g (25%)
Saturated Fat 9 g (45%)
Cholesterol 135 mg (45%)
Sodium 290 mg (12%)
Total Carbohydrates 25 g (8%)
Dietary Fiber 0 g (0%)
Protein 10 g (17%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium 167 mg (13%)
Iron 2 mg (11%)
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