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Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash

Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash

83 Ratings
83 Ratings
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Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash in a serving dish
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-sodium mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups bread (stale or dried)
  • 3 cups chopped raw kale
  • 2 cups frozen butternut squash
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking pan.
  2. Put a skillet over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onion and cook about 10 minutes, until tender.
  3. While the onion is cooking, put eggs and milk in a bowl and mix until combined.
  4. Add the cheese, bread, kale, squash, and salt and mix well. Let the mixture stand at least 15 minutes until the bread absorbs most of the milk.
  5. When the onion has finished cooking, add it to the bread mixture and mix well.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and transfer to the oven.
  7. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes until lightly browned and set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

It is important to use stale bread that has dried out. If you don’t have stale bread, put fresh bread in a preheated 250 °F oven and bake until dried, usually about 15 minutes.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 5-6 ounce serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 372
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 227 mg
Sodium 467 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 24 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 473 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 923 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 372
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 19 mg
Cholesterol 227 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 24 g
Minerals
Calcium 473 mg
Potassium 923 mg
Sodium 467 mg
Copper 1024 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 97 mg
Phosphorus 464 mg
Selenium 39 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 701 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 1.5 mcg
Vitamin C 69 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 361 mcg
Folate 98 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.8 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 166 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounce
Dairy 1 cup
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