Quick Strata
Our savory bread pudding recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, brunch or even dinner. It goes together fast and is packed with flavor.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 7ciabatta bread slices (3/4-inch thick)
- 5large eggs
- ½cup whipping cream
- ½cup half-and-half
- ½cup onion (pre-chopped, frozen or refrigerated)
- 8ounces Mexican four-cheese blend (shredded)
- 8ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1(4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies (drained)
- 1(2-ounce) jar diced pimiento (drained)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Tear the bread into bite-size pieces to equal 6 cups, firmly packed.Step 3
Combine the eggs, whipping cream, half-and-half, onion, Mexican cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chilies, and pimiento in a large bowl.Step 4
Gently stir in the bread pieces.Step 5
Pour the bread mixture into lightly greased 9-inch-deep pie plates.Step 6
Bake at 425 F for 20 to 22 minutes or until browned and set. Serve immediately.