Pork Bread

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.

Cuisine: British

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 563.5

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

1.5 lb day-old bread (English muffin or sourdough), torn into pieces
8 oz cooked ham, diced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
8 eggs
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C).
2
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
Tear the bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
4
Scatter the diced ham, chopped tomatoes, and minced garlic over the bread.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until well combined.
6
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and toppings.
7
Press down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the custard.
8
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
9
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.

Keywords: bread, pudding, ham, pork, british, eggs, milk, tomatoes, garlic, leftovers, breakfast, lunch, easy, comfort food, vegetarian option, custard, baked, savory

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pork-bread-30/