Savory Chorizo Bread Pudding Recipes

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
• Grease 2 9x13 pans.
• In a medium bowl, toss together 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook chorizo, stirring occasionally.
• Add all vegetables and saute until tender.
• Place bread cubes in very large bowl. Add chorizo mixture and green chilis, toss until coated.
• Add unmixed cheeses in two additions, tossing well each time. Set aside.
• In a large bowl (kitchen aid bowl), beat eggs, half-and-half, Tapatio, salt and pepper until well mixed and frothy.
• Poor over bread/chorizo mix and fold until bread is mostly saturated. Turn into prepared pan. Level surface but do not 'smooth'.
• Bake at 350F for 50 minutes or until evenly puffed.
• Spread top with sour cream and sprinkle with mixed cheeses.
• Return to oven and bake 5 -10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 2-quart shallow casserole or gratin dish. Butter one side of a piece of foil large enough to cover the dish during baking.
• In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Gently toss in baguette cubes, and let the mixture sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients, stirring it occasionally.
• In a food processor, pulse together the artichokes, scallions, parsley, garlic, hot sauce and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can chop everything finely by hand.)
• Scoop half the soaked bread into the casserole dish and arrange in an even layer. Top with half the artichoke mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers of bread, artichokes and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, buttered-side down.
• Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil. Continue to bake until golden at the edges and springy in the middle, about 15 minutes. (If you'd like, broil on low for 1 to 2 minutes for a more browned top.) Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with more hot sauce on the side.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the chorizo until cooked through for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate and add the butter to the pan.
• When the butter is melted, turn off the heat and whisk in the paprika.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cheese, garlic, chives, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Roll the pizza dough pieces into balls.
• Dip each ball in the chorizo butter and toss in the cheese mixture to coat.
• Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) cast iron skillet and add the balls and chorizo to the pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and set aside to rise in a warm, draft-free space for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190˚C).
• Bake the bread until golden and bubbling for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Enjoy!