SAVORY PUDDING

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 46 / May 27 - SAVORY PUDDING

SAVORY PUDDING

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped white onions
• ¼ cup finely chopped green bell peppers
• ¼ cup finely chopped red bell peppers
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
• 300 g bacon or baked ham, trimmed and diced
• 300 g hot smoked sausage, chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 3 cups whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp chicken powder seasoning
• 12 pcs loaf bread ( 1 inch cubes)
• 1 cup quickmelt cheese
• ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. melted, unsalted butter

Procedure:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 3-quart (9 by 13-inch) baking dish with 1 tbsp. of the butter and set aside.
• 2. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tsps. of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green and red bell peppers, ¼ tsp. of the salt, and 1/8 tsp. of the pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the parsley, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool.
• 3.In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 1 tsp. butter over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
• 4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, cream, 1 tsp. of the Essence, remaining ½ tsp. salt, and remaining 1/8 tsp. pepper and whisk to combine. Add the bread cubes and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the cooked bacon and sausage, the onion mixture, and the Quick-melt cheese and stir to incorporate the ingredients. Pour into the prepared dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until almost completely set, 50 to 55 minutes.
• 5. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, melted butter, and remaining ½ tsp. Essence. Uncover the pudding and sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven, increase the heat to 375°F and bake until the pudding is completely set in the center, puffed, and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
• Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.