Butternut Squash and Kale Bread Pudding

November 11, 2009

Ingredients

• 2 lb butternut squash
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 3 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 7 large eggs
• 6 tbsp sauvignon blanc
• 15 slices multigrain bread
• 1 cup shallots, chopped
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz shredded smoked mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Chop 2 pounds of butternut squash into cubes.
3. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and place on a baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of Kosher salt.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
6. In a large bowl, whisk 7 large eggs.
7. Add 2 1/4 cups of 2% milk, 6 tablespoons of sauvignon blanc, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Kosher salt.
8. Place 15 slices of multigrain bread in the egg mixture. Set aside.
9. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of chopped shallot, and saute for about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of chopped kale, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Uncover and stir until kale is wilted but still bright green (about 5 minutes).
11. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
12. Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, transfer half of the soaked bread into the dish, covering the bottom.
13. Spoon half of the kale mixture over the bread. Top with half of the squash mixture, then sprinkle on 2 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 2 ounces of shredded smoked mozzarella cheese.
14. Repeat with the other half of the ingredients.
15. Pour any remaining egg mixture on top of the layered ingredients.
16. Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
17. Remove foil, and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes (until ingredients are set).
18. Preheat broiler, and broil until cheese browns slightly (about 2 minutes).
19. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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• Preheat broiler; broil pudding until cheese browns slightly, about 2 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and serve.
 

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