Savory Bread Pudding ππ§
Overview:
- Name: Savory Bread Pudding
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Description: This yummy pudding is like a baked custard. Challah or French bread may be substituted for the Vienna loaf. I use bottled, roasted peppers to save time. Recipe from Chicago Tribune Good Eating.
- Category: Cheese
- Keywords: Onions, Vegetable, Winter, Savory, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1/2 lb | Fresh mushrooms |
| 1 | Leek |
| 1/2 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 1/3 cups | Milk |
| 2/3 cup | Half-and-half |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 6 cups | Bread cubes |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| To taste | Fresh ground pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 758.4
- Fat: 47.9g
- Saturated Fat: 23.6g
- Cholesterol: 332.2mg
- Sodium: 1391.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 60.7g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 22.4g
Instructions:
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Preparation: Heat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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SautΓ© Mushrooms and Leeks:
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- Add 1/2 pound of fresh mushrooms, sliced, and 1 leek, thinly sliced.
- SautΓ© until the mushrooms and leeks are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the sautΓ©ed mushroom-leek mixture with 1/2 cup of bottled, roasted peppers (for a time-saving option), 6 cups of bread cubes, and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Mix everything together and transfer the mixture to a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
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Prepare Custard Mixture:
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups of milk, 2/3 cup of half-and-half, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Bake the Pudding:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake until the top is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
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Serve and Enjoy! π½οΈ
Additional Tips:
- Bread Choice: Feel free to use Challah or French bread if you don’t have Vienna loaf on hand.
- Customization: Add in your favorite vegetables or herbs to make this dish your own.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the bread pudding mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
Savory Bread Pudding is a delightful dish that combines the creamy richness of a custard with the savory goodness of mushrooms, leeks, and Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for cozy winter evenings, weeknight dinners, or even a special brunch gathering. Give this recipe a try, and it might just become a new favorite in your kitchen! π₯π§
