Easy Egg and Bread Pudding (Savoury)
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A soft, savoury bread pudding made with egg, milk and soft bread — mild, moist and easy to eat, a comforting senior snack or light meal.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices white bread, crusts removed and torn
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp grated cheese (optional)
Method
- Grease a small ovenproof dish with butter and heat the oven to 180°C.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together.
- Layer the torn bread in the dish and pour the egg mixture over it, pressing gently so the bread soaks.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using and bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool for 2 minutes and serve warm in soft spoonfuls.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)250 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)24 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Let the bread soak for 5 minutes before baking so the pudding stays moist. Food safety: bake until the centre is fully set with no liquid egg. Allergens: contains egg, milk and wheat (gluten). Substitute: use soft roti pieces instead of bread, or skip the cheese for a plainer pudding. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.