Mexicorn Bread Pudding

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Mexicorn Bread Pudding
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 pillsbury oven baked frozen soft white rolls ( from 12.4-oz . bag ) or 8 crusty french dinner rolls ( from 12.4-oz . bag )
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 dash nutmeg
4 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 can green giant mexicorn whole kernel corn , Red and Green Peppers , drained
1 can old el paso chopped green chilies , drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
367
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Mexicorn Bread Pudding is a comforting and savory bread pudding made with soft white rolls, diced green chilies, and Mexicorn – a canned corn with red and green bell peppers that add color and flavor to the dish. The bread pudding is then baked in an egg and milk custard and topped with melted cheese. This dish is a perfect breakfast or brunch option that can be enjoyed with hot coffee or tea. The corn and chilies add a subtle sweetness and heat to the dish, making it an interesting twist on a classic bread pudding recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
2.Cut each roll into 6 pieces. Layer half of pieces in bottom of greased dish.
3.In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, thyme, black pepper, and nutmeg until blended. Stir in cheese, Mexicorn, and chilies.
4.Pour half of egg mixture over roll pieces in dish; top with remaining roll pieces. Pour remaining egg mixture over rolls.
5.Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
6.Let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm.

PROS

Mexicorn Bread Pudding is an easy-to-make, delicious, and versatile dish.
It can be served as a breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish with lunch or dinner.

The dish is budget friendly, uses simple ingredients and is perfect to serve to a crowd.

The bread pudding can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake, making it convenient when entertaining guests.

CONS

Mexicorn Bread Pudding can be high in calories and fat.
To make the dish lighter, you can substitute milk for low-fat or skimmed milk and reduce the amount of cheese.

Also, this dish is not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mexicorn Bread Pudding contains protein and calcium from the eggs and cheese, as well as fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the corn and green chilies. Adding whole grain bread to the recipe can also increase the fiber content.
However, this dish can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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