Cheese and Bread Puddings with Bacon and Herbs: A Tasty Anti-Waste Dish

A savory twist on a classic pudding, packed with flavor and ideal for using up leftovers.

✅ Ingredients:
Stale bread – 6–8 slices (white, wholemeal, sourdough — whatever you have)

Cooked bacon – 4–6 strips, chopped

Grated cheese – 1 to 1½ cups (cheddar, gruyère, parmesan, or a mix)

Eggs – 4 large

Milk – 1½ cups (or use half milk, half cream for richness)

Fresh herbs – 2–3 tbsp (parsley, thyme, chives, or rosemary), finely chopped

Salt & pepper – to taste

Butter or olive oil – for greasing the dish

🛠 Optional Add-ins:
Sautéed onions or leeks

Wilted spinach or kale

Leftover roasted vegetables

A dash of mustard or a pinch of nutmeg for depth

👩‍🍳 Instructions: