Savory Stilton and Walnut Bread Pudding

This recipe is for a savory cake. I cut the cake into bite-sized pieces - perfect for a party or picnic. This pudding is just as good when served cold. Keeps well in the fridge and also freezes well. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon butter
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons mixed spice
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• ½ (1 pound) loaf brioche, cut into small cubes and crusts removed
• 1 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place brioche cubes in a large bowl; cover with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. Let soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.

Step 3

Stir 1/4 cup melted butter and egg into the brioche mixture.

Step 4

Mix Stilton cheese, walnuts, sage, rosemary, Dijon mustard, mixed spice, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Add to the brioche mixture; mash until mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 5

Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish. Grate some fresh nutmeg on top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces.