Surprise your guests or yourself with this savoury dessert

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This savoury dessert is a perfect way to end an afternoon gathering or dinner party with a surprise twist.

Bread pudding has always been a sweet and traditional eat, but this modern take on an old classic will update your meals to give you a fresh and tasty side dish or dessert. No more need for boring bread rolls!

Ingredients

  • 1 sourdough loaf cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 50g butter, melted

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius fan forced. Place half the sourdough cubes in a greased oven proof dish.
  2. Cover with chopped rosemary leaves, chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chives, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon grated parmesan. Cover with the remaining cubes.
  3. In a fresh bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Pour over the bread covering all cubes.
  4. Allow to stand for 20 minutes. Scatter over 1/2 cup grated cheddar, 1 tablespoon parmesan and 1 teaspoon chopped chives.
  5. Drizzle over 50g melted butter. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.