Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding
in Dinner

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 slices thick bread ( white ) or 8 slices wholemeal bread
butter , softened to spread
1 onion , peeled and finely sliced
8 ounces mature farmhouse cheddar cheese , grated
1 pint milk
3 eggs , lightly beaten
1 teaspoon English mustard
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mixed herbs or 1 teaspoon dried herbs , to taste
tomatoes , sliced ( optional )
sliced ham ( optional )
cooked sausage ( optional )
cooked and crumbled bacon ( optional )
branston pickle ( optional )
chutney ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
428
Sugar
8g
Fat
24g
Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding is a classic British dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party. It is made with slices of thick bread, onions, mature cheddar cheese and a few optional extras like ham or bacon. The dish is easy to make and full of flavor. The bread is soaked in a mixture of milk and eggs so it becomes soft and creamy, while the cheese adds a deliciously rich and tangy flavor. The onions provide a sweet and savory balance, complementing the cheese perfectly. This dish is perfect for cheese lovers and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Butter each slice of bread and cut into triangles.
3.Arrange a layer of bread in a large buttered ovenproof dish, and sprinkle with a layer of grated cheese.
4.Add some sliced onions, tomatoes, herbs and seasoning.
5.Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
6.Beat the eggs with the mustard and pour over the bread and cheese mixture.
7.Pour over the milk and press the bread down until it's submerged in the milk.
8.Top with more grated cheese and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the pudding is cooked through.
9.Serve hot straight from the oven with optional extras such as Branston pickle, chutney, cooked sausage, sliced ham or cooked and crumbled bacon.

PROS

Easy to make and very flavorful, perfect for dinner parties

CONS

Not suitable for vegetarians as it contains meat products

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheddar cheese is high in calcium and protein, but also high in saturated fat. However, onions contain antioxidants and are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Wholemeal bread is also a source of fiber.

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