Savory Bread Pudding (Aka Strata)

Name: Savory Bread Pudding (Aka Strata)
Ingredients: 1 baguette cut into 1-inch pieces, cut bottom crust and short ends off bread; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 teaspoons rosemary or thyme, chopped; 2 eggs; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 15 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped; 14 ounces spinach if frozen, thawed and water removed as best as you can and if fresh, wilted in a pan over low heat; 2 portobello mushrooms stems removed and chopped; 4 ounces cremini mushrooms stems removed and chopped; 3 stalks green onions chopped; 2 shallots small, chopped; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped; salt /pepper; 2 teaspoons oregano or herbes de provence, an herb you enjoy; 5 ounces gruyere cheese shredded, or another shredded cheese you enjoy

16 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 baguette cut into 1-inch pieces, cut bottom crust and short ends off bread
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons rosemary or thyme, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups milk
15 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped
14 ounces spinach if frozen, thawed and water removed as best as you can and if fresh, wilted in a pan over low heat
2 portobello mushrooms stems removed and chopped
4 ounces cremini mushrooms stems removed and chopped
3 stalks green onions chopped
2 shallots small, chopped
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
salt /pepper
2 teaspoons oregano or herbes de provence, an herb you enjoy
5 ounces gruyere cheese shredded, or another shredded cheese you enjoy

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 and grease a large casserole dish. In a bowl, place bread cubes and oil, rosemary or thyme, toss to coat. Spread on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes. Return toasted bread cubes to same large bowl. (You want to make sure they are crunchy or it will end up as mush on the bottom of the dish.)
2

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, broth, milk, artichoke hearts, spinach, mushrooms, onion, shallots, sundried tomatoes, salt/pepper and herbs. Pour the wet mixture over the bread and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak in the liquid somewhat. Transfer to the casserole dish and sprinkle gruyere over the top. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the top is brown and crisp and there is no liquid left in the center. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This looks so rustic and beautiful, makes for a great breakfast, brunch or anytime meal really.