This savory “Pork Bread” is essentially a hearty British-style bread pudding, perfect for using up leftover bread. It combines torn pieces of day-old English muffins or sourdough with diced cooked ham, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. The mixture is soaked in a rich custard of eggs and milk, then baked until golden and set. The result is a comforting, savory dish with a tender, custardy texture and robust pork flavor. It serves beautifully as a light lunch, a side dish for a Sunday roast, or a creative way to clear out the fridge. Simple, economical, and deeply satisfying.
Pork Bread
Description
This savory "Pork Bread" is essentially a hearty British-style bread pudding, perfect for using up leftover bread. It combines torn pieces of day-old English muffins or sourdough with diced cooked ham, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. The mixture is soaked in a rich custard of eggs and milk, then baked until golden and set. The result is a comforting, savory dish with a tender, custardy texture and robust pork flavor. It serves beautifully as a light lunch, a side dish for a Sunday roast, or a creative way to clear out the fridge. Simple, economical, and deeply satisfying.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Tear the bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Scatter the diced ham, chopped tomatoes, and minced garlic over the bread.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until well combined.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and toppings.
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Press down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the custard.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 563.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.7g26%
- Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
- Cholesterol 406.6mg136%
- Sodium 1528.6mg64%
- Total Carbohydrate 56.9g19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 15.0g
- Protein 43.9g88%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Use sturdy bread like sourdough or English muffins for the best texture; soft white bread may become too mushy.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
