Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups yellow onions, julienned
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 turns fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound boudan, casing remove
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 slices, 1-inch cubed white bread, about 4 cups
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 2 quart glass rectangle pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, about 1 minute.
  • Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 12 turns black pepper and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the boudan and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs for 30 seconds.
  • Add the heavy cream, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Tabasco pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Whisk the mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the boudan mixture.
  • Add the bread cubes and mix well.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the pudding with the grated cheese.
  • Bake for 55 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving