Savory Onion Bread Pudding
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons chives
- 8 cups cubed French bread (about 8 ounces)
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
- Cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion slices (keep slices intact); cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Combine milk, salt, thyme, pepper, chives, garlic powder, and eggs in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Add the bread cubes and 1/2 cup cheese; toss mixture well.
- Place the bread mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Arrange onion slices on top of bread mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake at 425 degrees 25 minutes or until set and golden.
- Add time if you like it more crispy.