Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb chorizo sausage, no casing; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions; 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper, any color; 1 cup thinly sliced leek; 12 hamburger buns, cut in 1-inch cubes; 1 lb medium cheddar, grated; 1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated; 4 ounces chopped green chilies; 16 large eggs, beaten well; 2 cups half-and-half; 4 dashes tapatio salsa picante hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chorizo sausage, no casing
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper, any color
1 cup thinly sliced leek
12 hamburger buns, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 lb medium cheddar, grated
1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
4 ounces chopped green chilies
16 large eggs, beaten well
2 cups half-and-half
4 dashes tapatio salsa picante hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup sour cream

1
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2
Grease 2 9x13 pans.
3
In a medium bowl, toss together 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese. Set aside.
4
In a large skillet, cook chorizo, stirring occasionally.
5
Add all vegetables and saute until tender.
6
Place bread cubes in very large bowl. Add chorizo mixture and green chilis, toss until coated.
7
Add unmixed cheeses in two additions, tossing well each time. Set aside.
8
In a large bowl (kitchen aid bowl), beat eggs, half-and-half, Tapatio, salt and pepper until well mixed and frothy.
9
Poor over bread/chorizo mix and fold until bread is mostly saturated. Turn into prepared pan. Level surface but do not 'smooth'.
10
Bake at 350F for 50 minutes or until evenly puffed.
11
Spread top with sour cream and sprinkle with mixed cheeses.
12
Return to oven and bake 5 -10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb chorizo sausage, no casing, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper, any color, and more.

Yes, Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding 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.

Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding

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