Planning your festive meals requires careful preparation. One dish that always impresses is a sausage and apple bread pudding. This savoury and slightly sweet dish is ideal for gathering around the table.
This recipe makes use of everyday ingredients, making it easy to prepare. Below, you will find clear instructions to recreate this dish. For more inspiration on sweet treats that pair well with savoury meals, explore our selection of brownie boxes.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of stale white farmhouse bread (approximately 500g), cubed
- 300g sausage meat
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 250ml vegetable stock
- 250ml whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
How to prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a large baking dish.
- In a large frying pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onions and celery until soft. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the sausage meat to the pan. Break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced apples, sage, and thyme. Cook for another three minutes to let the flavours combine. Meanwhile, consider preparing a dessert such as our apple and blackberry crumble to complement this dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the stock, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Add the bread cubes to the bowl and pour over the liquid mixture. Toss well to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid evenly.
- Fold the sausage and apple mixture into the soaked bread cubes. Scoop everything into your prepared baking dish.
- Spread the mixture out evenly with the back of a spoon. Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for five minutes before serving.
Serving tips:
- Serve warm alongside roast meats or as a standalone dish.
- For added texture, sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 160°C for 15 minutes. For a delightful dessert pairing, check out our cookie delivery options.
Make-ahead options:
- Assemble the dish a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Before baking, let the dish sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Why this recipe works:
- Sausage adds hearty richness, while apples provide natural sweetness.
- The bread soaks up the stock, milk, and egg for a soft interior.
- Herbs bring depth of flavour.
- It combines accessibility with versatility, ensuring you'll find most of the ingredients already in your kitchen.
This dish offers a practical way to repurpose stale bread. Are you making the most of what’s in your cupboards? You might be surprised what you can create.
Try this recipe for your next gathering or midweek alternative. It’s filling and functional.
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