Savory Mushroom Leek Bread Pudding: A Gourmet Delight!

Savory Bread Pudding 🍞🧀

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:

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:

1. Preparation: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Sauté Mushrooms and Leeks:

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   • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add 1/2 pound of fresh mushrooms, sliced, and 1 leek, thinly sliced.
   • Sauté until the mushrooms and leeks are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the sautéed 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Serve and Enjoy! 🍽️

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! 🥖🧀