Classic Tomato Bread Pudding
Classic Tomato Bread Pudding marries a gentle sweetness from brown sugar with the bright tang of tomato puree and a whisper of basil. Buttery bread cubes soak up the sauce, baking into a plush, custard-like center with a lightly caramelized crust. It’s a nostalgic side or cozy main for brunch or dinner, especially alongside roasted meats or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Tomato Bread Pudding, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and tomato puree, stir in the brown sugar, basil, and salt, and bring to a boil; reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 3
Put the bread cubes in the dish and drizzle with the melted butter, pour the tomato sauce over everything, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, removing the lid for the last 10 minutes.
- Calories 2708.41 kcal High 135%
- Protein 90.37 g Good Source 181%
- Carbohydrate 496.37 g 181%
- Total Fat 41.03 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 12.25 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.18 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 4276.48 mg High 186%
- Dietary Fiber 23.55 g Good Source 84%
- Total Sugars 78.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1437.43 mg Good Source 111%
- Iron 32.5 mg Good Source 181%
- Potassium 1347.92 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 61.81 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Classic Tomato Bread Pudding is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Dried Basil, Salt, and Tomato Puree. Each serving provides about 2708.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Tomato Bread Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Dried Basil, Salt, Tomato Puree, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Tomato Bread Pudding?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2708.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Tomato Bread Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Tomato Bread Pudding healthy?
- Classic Tomato Bread Pudding has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 2708.41 calories and 90.37 g of protein, or 181% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4276.48 mg (186% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.25 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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