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Cheese, Glorious Cheese: Gouda Bread Pudding

Today's recipe, "Gouda Bread Pudding", is a cross between macaroni and cheese and a soufflé. The result is a light, fluffy and cheesy dish with a wonderful crusty top that can be eaten on its own or served with roasted and grilled meats. This is just one of the many enticing recipes you will find in "Cheese, Glorious Cheese" by Paula Lambert. As Paula makes clear in her most recent cookbook - everything tastes better with cheese!

Gouda Bread Pudding

From "Cheese, Glorious Cheese" by Paula Lambert, Simon & Schuster 2007

4 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup (4 ounces) crème fraîche or sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 baguette
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp, aged Gouda

Break the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the milk, crème fraîche or sour cream, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined.

Cut the baguette in half, then cut it into quarters and finally into 1-inch cubes. Add the bread to the egg mixture and toss to combine. Leave to soak up the liquid for at least 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Generously butter an 8-inch to 10-inch casserole or soufflé dish.

Transfer 1/3 of the soaked bread to the casserole and then sprinkle ¼ of the cheese on top. Repeat layering the bread and cheese until the casserole is filled. You should have 3 or 4 layers of bread and cheese. Pour any remaining egg mixture over the bread. Finish by sprinkling the remaining cheese in a thick layer on top.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the bread pudding has puffed up in the center and the top is crusty and golden brown. Serve hot.

About "Cheese, Glorious Cheese"

Paula Lambert, owner of the world-renowned Mozzarela Company and author of "The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide", which was a World Cookbook Awards finalist, delivers a brand new collection of mouthwatering recipes in "Cheese, Glorious Cheese: 75 Tempting Recipes for Cheese Lovers Everywhere". With unique dishes for every palate and occasion, cheese is showcased in all of its glorious variety - from soups and salads, to entrees, appetizers, and even desserts.