Bleu Cheese Bread Pudding with Green Chili Stew

Name: Bleu Cheese Bread Pudding with Green Chili Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced raw hickory-smoked bacon; 1/4 cup diced carrots; 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 tbsp. chopped garlic; 1-1/2 cup puree of roasted and peeled poblano chilies; 1 cup rich chicken broth; 1/4 cup yellow hominy; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 16 slices stale French bread; 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese; 1 egg yolk; 2 whole eggs; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 cup sauteed onions; 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 1 tbsp. honey

Servings: persons

1/2 cup diced raw hickory-smoked bacon
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 tbsp. chopped garlic
1-1/2 cup puree of roasted and peeled poblano chilies
1 cup rich chicken broth
1/4 cup yellow hominy
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
16 slices stale French bread
1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese
1 egg yolk
2 whole eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup sauteed onions
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp. honey

1
In a hot skillet render the bacon, then saute the carrots and onions until tender.
2
Add the garlic and quickly saute, being careful not to burn.
3
Add the poblano puree, chicken broth, and hominy, then reduce by one-quarter.
4
Season to taste.
5
Spray non-stick food release (approximately 3 oz.)
6
in small ramekins, thoroughly coating them.
7
Place a slice of the French bread on the bottom and alternate layers of bleu cheese with the French bread, pressing it down as you go.
8
Whip the egg yolk, whole eggs and cream together.
9
Pour the mixture very carefully into the ramekins so it is absorbed completely.
10
Place the ramekins in a water bath and bake in a 360F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
11
Mix the sauteed onions, pumpkin seeds and the honey together.
12
Unmold the bleu cheese bread pudding into the center of a shallow bowl.
13
Spoon the green chili stew around the bread pudding.
14
Top with the pumpkin seed-onion salsa and serve.

620

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup diced raw hickory-smoked bacon, 1/4 cup diced carrots, 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion, 2 tbsp. chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Bleu Cheese Bread Pudding with Green Chili Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!