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Stunning plated serving of Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bread Pudding, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bread Pudding

This savory bread pudding harmonizes the deep, sticky sweetness of caramelized onions with the bright, tangy notes of premium goat cheese, all suspended within a rich custard and artisanal bread. Baked until golden and shatteringly crisp at the edges, it offers a profoundly comforting yet vibrantly complex bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Wait Time (Soaking) 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Caramelized Onion Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced, about 2 cups
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
The Custard
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 6 to 8 thick slices of bread cut into 1-inch cubes, about 6 cups
The Cheese
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, about ½ cup

Method
 

The Slow Caramelization
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in chives and balsamic vinegar when the onion begins to turn golden and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook until the onion is dark brown and syrupy, about 5 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat.
Soak the Bread
  1. Whisk the half and half with the eggs in a large bowl. Submerge the bread cubes in the egg and half and half.
  2. Soak the cubes to absorb the liquid, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Assemble & Bake
  1. When most of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in the caramelized onion.
  2. Spoon the bread pudding into a 9 x 9-inch baking dish coated with vegetable oil spray.
  3. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top.
  4. Bake until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Spoon the bread pudding onto the plate and garnish with additional fresh chives.