Savory Garden Sweeper Bread Pudding
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients:
12
Elevate your dining experience with this delicious garden-inspired savory bread pudding. Enjoy a flavorful blend of bacon, garlic, mixed greens, raisins, and a hint of nutmeg, all baked to perfection and topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. A delightful dish that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
| 2 | diced bacon slices |
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| 2 | minced garlic cloves |
| 2 | shredded and packed greens (see note) |
| 1 | cup raisins |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon black pepper (or more, if desired) |
| 4 | stale, soft bread cubes |
| 3 | cups milk |
| 4 | lightly beaten eggs |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon nutmeg |
| 2-4 | tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
| zest of 1 lemon |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. |
| 2. | In a skillet, fry diced bacon over medium heat until slightly browned, approximately 3-5 minutes. Adjust the fat content by adding oil if needed or draining excess fat. |
| 3. | Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Incorporate shredded greens, raisins, salt, and pepper. If the mixture appears dry, add a splash of water. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-8 minutes until the greens are tender. |
| 4. | In a large bowl, whisk together milk and beaten eggs. Add bread cubes and nutmeg, mixing well. |
| 5. | Combine the cooked greens with the bread mixture. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8" baking pan. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until the custard is mostly set. |
| 6. | Switch the oven to broil, remove the foil from the baking dish, and place it under the broiler. Allow it to brown for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with lemon zest, and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. |
Published on Aug 13, 2024 by Luminița