Scarborough Fair – Savoury Bacon, Onion and Herb Bread Pudding

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 1
Savoury Bacon, Onion and Herb Bread Pudding infused with Scarborough Fair spice blend
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g whole meal bread , crusts removed
300 ml hot vegetable stock or 300 ml ham stock
4 large onions , peeled and finely chopped
200 g smoked lardons or 200 g smoked bacon , cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 large eggs , beaten
3 ounces shredded vegetable suet or 3 ounces melted butter
salt
black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
492
Sugar
4g
Fat
32g
Scarborough Fair - Savoury Bacon, Onion and Herb Bread Pudding is a delightful twist on the classic bread pudding. The addition of the Scarborough Fair spice blend of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme infuses the dish with a unique flavor profile. The savory mixture of bacon, onions, and herbs is combined with soaked whole meal bread, eggs, and suet or butter to create a hearty and satisfying breakfast or brunch option. The dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for convenience. While high in calories and fat, the dish offers protein from the bacon and eggs and fiber from the whole meal bread, making it a relatively nutritious option.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2.Tear the bread into small cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
3.Pour over the hot vegetable or ham stock and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
4.In a frying pan, fry the onions and lardons or bacon for 10 minutes until softened.
5.Add the chopped herbs and cook for a further 2 minutes.
6.Mix the beaten eggs and shredded suet or melted butter into the bowl of soaked bread.
7.Add the onion and bacon mixture and mix well.
8.Season with salt and black pepper.
9.Grease a 900 g loaf tin and pour in the mixture.
10.Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until golden-brown on top.

PROS

Delicious breakfast or brunch option with a unique twist from the spice blend.
Can be made ahead of time and reheated.

CONS

High in calories and fat.
Not suitable for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish contains protein from bacon and eggs, as well as fiber from the whole meal bread. The spice blend also offers antioxidants and other health benefits.

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