Cheddar and Veggie Bread Pudding
- Ready In:
- 1hr 4mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package asparagus (or 5 oz of your choice with 5 oz spinach) or (10 ounce) package green beans (or 5 oz of your choice with 5 oz spinach)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices white bread, buttered & halved (crusts removed)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 4 slices white bread, cut into 1 " cubes (crusts removed)
- 2 dashes paprika (to garnish)
directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat oil for 1 minute over medium heat, then saute onions until slightly soft (2-3 minutes).
- Add the mushrooms and saute, stirring continuously, for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, asparagus, or green beans along with mustard, salt, and pepper; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Line a lightly greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish with 4 slices buttered bread, top with 1/2 of the vegetable mixture, and sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over that.
- Combine the eggs, milk, and chilies in a medium sized bowl, pour into the baking dish then layer on remaining bread, vegetables, and cheese.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake, covered with foil, for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes (until puffed and set like custard).
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
littleturtle
United States