Description
A savory twist on a comfort classic, Tomato Bread Pudding uses ripe tomatoes, buttery bread cubes, and sharp Parmesan for a cozy, flavorful bake.
Ingredients
5 medium (about 2 pounds) tomatoes (peeled, halved, cored, and seeded)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
½ whole (4 cups) baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9×9 inch baking dish.
2. Layer cubed bread in the bottom of the dish.
3. Distribute the peeled, seeded tomatoes evenly over the bread.
4. Sprinkle salt, sugar, and black pepper over tomatoes.
5. Drizzle melted butter over the layers, then top with grated Parmesan.
6. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use stale bread or lightly toast fresh bread to help absorb juices.
Roast tomatoes beforehand to intensify flavor if desired.
Add mozzarella or herbs for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg