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
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion slices (keep slices intact); cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  4. Combine milk, salt, thyme, pepper, chives, garlic powder, and eggs in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  5. Add the bread cubes and 1/2 cup cheese; toss mixture well.
  6. Place the bread mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  7. Arrange onion slices on top of bread mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  9. Bake at 425 degrees 25 minutes or until set and golden.
  10. Add time if you like it more crispy.