Cheddar-and-Tomato Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 ounces crusty baguette sliced ()
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 4  eggs 
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1.5 cups milk 2%
• 1 small onion chopped
• 0.8 cup cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp packed
• 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Arrange oven rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4. Lightly grease a shallow, 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
5. Layer bread, cheese and tomatoes in dish.
6. Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper to reserved onions and beat well.
7. Drizzle over bread.
8. Bake bread pudding until top is puffed and nicely golden, about 50 minutes.
9. Let pudding cool for 5 minutes before serving.