Cornbread Pudding
Tue, Jul 6, 2010
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Now matter how hard I try to restrain myself, when it comes to holidays I always make too much food.
The 4th of July is no exception. Since we typically have some sort of smoked meat on the 4th, usually of the pork variety, I feel compelled to make a big batch of cornbread to accompany it. (This is a good recipe if you need one.) Cornbread and pork are like peanut butter and jelly. They are good apart, but they are so much better together! Of course, since this is me we are talking about, I always have a lot left over. What is a cook to do?
May I suggest this recipe? This savory bread pudding is cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor. You can doll it up with any veggies you want, but onions, peppers, jalapenos, and garlic are always my favorite combination. I like my cornbread pudding spicy, so a dollop of cold sour cream helps keep the heat at bay. If you have extra cornbread give this a try … heck, you could even make the cornbread just for this!
Cornbread Pudding Serves 6
4 cups day old cornbread, cut into 1″ cubes
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
2 eggs
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 350 F and spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Once it foams add the onion, pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl combine the cornbread and vegetables. Mix to distribute. Pour into the prepared pan.
In a small bowl whisk together the milk and eggs. Season with salt and pepper then pour over the cornbread mixture. Top with the shredded cheese.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Cool for five minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
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Oh my gosh. Would it be wrong to make this for dinner?! I want it tonight.
This looks delicious! I bet you could substitute a can of Ro-Tel for all the veggies and make it even easier. Cornbread is the way to my heart
Talk about taking bread pudding to the next level. this looks great!
This looks delicious! I have corn bread in my kitchen, I want to try this!
I’ve seen this done many ways but yours is a different twist – making it with day old cornbread…normally we start from scratch… the problem around here is finding leftover cornbread…LOL
Great idea for leftover cornbread! Love your spoonful pic.
I want some for my midnight snack right now. Yum!!!! I seriously do.
Sweet or savory, homemade or even (gasp) boxed pudding is delicious. This looks like a creative twist on a cornbread. I’ll have to try it.
Mmm! That looks like something my mom would have made…and I would have come back for seconds and thirds!
Wow and wow just printed your recipe out will have to try it.
This looks awesome!
I have never made cornbread pudding. What an excellent idea
nothing’s quite as off-putting as stale cornbread, so this is an awesome and really useful idea!!
this looks amazing. cornbread is always around in my house, this is an excellent way to use the leftovers. i have to try it!
I bet some crumbled, crispy bacon would be good in it. In fact, I’ll try it.