Savory Caprese Bread Pudding

caprese bread pudding in a glass casserole dish, topped with shredded basil.

Published by Kate

This savory bread pudding is a real treat for caprese salad fans! It has a custard-like interior with gooey cheese and a crunchy top, with tons of flavor from the tomatoes and basil.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 30

Course Brunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 509 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb loaf Italian bread
3 cups milk
8 eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pint grape tomatoes
1½ cups shredded mozzarella
¼ cup fresh basil, in a chiffonade, divided

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Instructions

Using a serrated knife, cut the bread into 1 inch cubes. Using the same serrated knife, cut the tomatoes in half.
Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
Add the cubed bread, tomatoes, mozzarella, and half the basil. Toss gently to combine.
Pour the mixture in a 2 quart baking dish (13x9 inch) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Top with the remaining basil and serve.

Notes

To chiffonade the basil, stack several large basil leaves on top of each other. Then, roll them into a cigar shape, and thinly slice them with a knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1060IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 2mg

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