Savory Bread Pudding with Asparagus, Gruyere, and F

Name: Savory Bread Pudding with Asparagus, Gruyere, and Fines Herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1-pound loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 6 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese; 2 cups grated Swiss cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup chopped fresh marjoram

Servings: persons

1 1-pound loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
2 cups grated Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh marjoram

1
Place bread on 2 large baking sheets.
2
Let stand uncovered overnight to dry out.
3
Cook asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
Rinse under cold running water to cool.
6
Drain well.
7
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in large bowl.
8
Mix cheeses and herbs in medium bowl.
9
Place half of bread in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
10
Sprinkle with half of asparagus, then half of cheese mixture.
11
Pour half of egg mixture over.
12
Repeat with remaining bread, asparagus, cheese mixture, and egg mixture.
13
Let stand 20 minutes, pressing with spatula to submerge bread pieces.
14
Preheat oven to 375F.
15
Bake bread pudding until brown and puffed, about 45 minutes.
16
Cool 10 minutes.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1-pound loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, 6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Savory Bread Pudding with Asparagus, Gruyere, and Fines Herbes falls under the Baking & Desserts 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!

Savory Bread Pudding with Asparagus, Gruyere, and Fines Herbes

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