French Onion Strata (Savory Bread Pudding) Recipe

Name: French Onion Strata (Savory Bread Pudding) Recipe
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Caramelized Onions:; 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing baking dish; 3 large Spanish onions (about 2 1/2 pounds; 1kg), thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup (60ml) dry sherry; 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine; For the Strata:; 1 large Italian or French bread loaf (about 1 pound; 450g), cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups (830ml) half and half or whole milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) smooth Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce (optional); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese

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1h 15m

This French Onion Strata recipe is a savory bread pudding featuring caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese. The onions are caramelized with garlic, thyme, sherry, and white wine for a rich flavor. The bread is soaked in an egg and half-and-half mixture with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and fish sauce for depth.