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Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding

Savoury Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding Bliss

Delightful Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding offers a perfect harmony of flavors for any Thanksgiving gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 cups French bread cubes Preferably day-old for better custard absorption.
  • 7 large Eggs Ensure at room temperature.
For the Sausage Mixture
  • 1 lb Mild Italian sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Can use butter for richness.
  • 1 medium Onion, diced Sweet or yellow onion preferred.
  • 2 Apples, peeled and diced Honey crisp or your favorites.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh sage, chopped Dried sage can be used.
For the Creamy Custard
  • 3 cups Milk Whole milk for creaminess; alternatives can be used.
  • 1.5 cups Heavy cream Half-and-half can make it lighter.
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg Best if freshly grated.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground sage Skip if preferring milder flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp Pepper Freshly cracked for spice.
For the Finish
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Gruyère cheese Cheddar can be substituted.

Equipment

  • 13×9 inch baking pan
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread on a baking sheet; lightly bake fresh bread if necessary.
  3. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes, draining excess fat afterward.
  4. Sauté diced onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add diced apples and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in fresh sage.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, kosher salt, nutmeg, ground sage, and pepper until blended.
  6. Layer half the bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by half of the sausage-vegetable mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  7. Pour the custard mixture over the layers and lightly toss the bread cubes; let sit for about 5 minutes to absorb.
  8. Sprinkle half of the Gruyère cheese over the top and bake for 50-60 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
  9. Let cool slightly and serve warm, ideally alongside roast turkey and gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make-ahead option allows preparation a day in advance and refrigerating overnight for stress-free entertaining.

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