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Bread Pudding with Kale and Pepper Jack Cheese
For this hearty savory bread pudding, we took inspiration from a recipe in “Tartine” by Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson. Make sure to use crusty bread with a rustic, sturdy crumb; a soft, yielding loaf will yield a soggy, dense pudding. For convenience, we use bagged kale that is pre-washed and chopped (discard any extra-large pieces of stem). Don’t use baby kale, which turns stringy. The egg-soaked bread mixture must stand for at least an hour (or up to 24 hours) before baking, so this dish offers make-ahead convenience. We prefer the flavor of the pudding made with chicken broth, but to make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth. Serve it warm for brunch, as a hearty side to a roast, or as a main with a simple leafy salad.
12
Servings
Tip
Don't trim off the crust from the bread; the crust bakes up with a chewiness and adds nice textural contrast to the pudding. Don't decrease the amount of oil for coating the baking dish; 3 tablespoons may seem excessive but it helps the bottom crust bake up browned and crisp.
3 hours
50 minutes active, plus cooling
Ingredients
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1
pound loaf crusty white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
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9
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle position. In a large bowl, toss the bread with 3 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Distribute the bread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool on the baking sheet.
This was amazing just out of the oven. The next day reheated the mustard was overpowering. However. I didn't really measure the mustard so next time i will and see.
Our kids don't eat the bread crusts so we throw them in the freezer. This was a fantastic use of them.