Best 8 Tomato Basil Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Tomato Basil Bread Pudding, a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors. This classic dish combines the rustic charm of bread pudding with the vibrant freshness of tomatoes and basil, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. From the crusty exterior to the soft, pillowy interior, every bite is a harmonious blend of tangy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of sweetness. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds: a delectable Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Bread Pudding, bursting with roasted red peppers and vibrant spinach, and a tempting Zucchini and Corn Bread Pudding, featuring the sweet flavors of zucchini and corn. These variations offer a delightful twist on the classic recipe, ensuring there's something for everyone to savor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST TOMATO PUDDING



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This tomato bread pudding is easily prepared from on hand items, creating a side dish casserole that will be asked for over and over again. It can also be prepared ahead of time and put in oven later.

Provided by Randi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pinch salt to taste
10 slices white bread, cubed
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 612.6 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

TOMATO-BASIL BREAD PUDDING



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Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large croissants (about 20 ounces), cubed and toasted
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded fontina cheese
10 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced and seeded
1 (1-ounce) package fresh basil, thinly sliced
10 large eggs
2½ cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 3½-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In prepared pan, place half of croissant cubes. Sprinkle with half of cheeses, and top with half of tomato slices and basil. Repeat layers with remaining croissants, cheese, tomato, and basil. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt until well combined. Slowly pour egg mixture into pan. Gently press down on layers using the back of a wooden spoon until croissants absorb some of egg mixture. Let stand for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

TOMATO AND BASIL SAVORY BREAD PUDDING



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This savory bread pudding looks and smells amazing. Goes great with wine.

Provided by Tuscan_Italian

Categories     Bread Pudding

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces ciabatta bread, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup packed, chopped fresh basil
1 ½ cups freshly grated Romano cheese
1 cup whole milk
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and place bread cubes in the dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes have softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil. Pour the entire tomato mixture over the bread. Sprinkle Romano cheese over top, then stir until well combined.
  • Beat milk, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together for custard in a large bowl until smooth. Pour over the bread mixture and gently toss to coat.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden, 24 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TOMATO BASIL BREAD



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This round breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are great conversation starters. -Darlene Hoefs, Schofield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TOMATO-BASIL BREAD PUDDING



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Your family will love this fresh tomato, basil, bread pudding. I make it with fresh tomatoes from my garden when in season & the rest of the time I use cherry/grape tomatoes. There is a huge difference in taste between the two. You can serve this as an appetizer, a side dish, or for breakfast.

Provided by Jim Frigyes

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

butter, for greasing baking dish
FILLING
8 oz bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. (depending on the bread, it's almost 1/2 a loaf - i prefer ciabatta).
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 large (or 2 small) shallots, thinly sliced
3 clove garlic, minced
12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
1 c packed, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 c parmesan or romano cheese, freshly grated
CUSTARD
1 c whole milk
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder or granulated onion

Steps:

  • 1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. FILLING: Butter a 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Add the bread cubes & set aside.
  • 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots & garlic - cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes & season w/salt & pepper to taste. Cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
  • 4. Remove the pan from the heat & stir in the basil. Pour the tomato mixture & the cheese over the bread cubes & combine well.
  • 5. CUSTARD: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sat, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, & milk together until smooth. Pour the custard over the bread mixture & gently toss to coat.
  • 6. Bake until slightly puffed & golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pudding from the oven & let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges & serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • 7. Notes: *You can substitute red or green onions for the shallots. *You can substitute fresh diced tomatoes from the garden in place of cherry/grape tomatoes. Will taste even better with garden tomatoes.

TOMATO BASIL BREAD - BY HAND OR BREAD MACHINE



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This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes and, at times, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace it with an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Be careful and add additional flour a little at a time depending on the humidity in your kitchen.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 37m

Yield 1 Loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (substitute with 2 tablespoons dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

TOMATO BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds plum tomatoes such as Roma, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 head garlic, left whole
10 cups cubed (1-inch) country-style Italian bread (1 pound)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 large eggs
2 cups coarsely grated chilled Italian Fontina (9 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish (about 13 by 9 inches).
  • Toss tomatoes in a bowl with herbes de Provence, 1 tablespoon oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a large heavy 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Cut off and discard 1/4 inch from top of garlic head to expose cloves, then put on a sheet of foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap garlic in foil and roast in pan with tomatoes until tomatoes are browned but still juicy and garlic is soft, 50 to 60 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Cool garlic to warm, then force through a medium-mesh sieve with a rubber spatula, discarding skins. Reserve purée
  • While garlic cooks, toss bread cubes in a large bowl with remaining oil until coated, then spread out in a large 4-sided sheet pan and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, garlic purée, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheeses. Transfer bread to baking dish, then pour egg mixture over bread and add tomatoes, pushing some down between bread cubes. Bake until firm to the touch and golden brown in spots, 50 to 60 minutes.

TOMATO-BASIL BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Tomato     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For filling:
Butter for greasing the baking dish
1/2 (8 ounces) multi-grain loaf, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 packed cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups (6ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
For custard:
7 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the filling: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish. Add the bread cubes and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly soft. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil. Pour the tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes and combine well. For the custard: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until smooth. Pour the custard over the bread mixture and gently toss to coat. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until slightly puffed and golden. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh and ripe tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are low in moisture and have a concentrated flavor.
  • If you want a sweeter bread pudding, add a little sugar or honey to the custard mixture.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the custard mixture.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. However, fresh basil will give the bread pudding a more vibrant flavor.
  • Make sure the bread pudding is completely cool before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Tomato basil bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have a surplus of tomatoes, give this recipe a try!

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