Walnut Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Fontina and Spinach

DESCRIPTION

If you’re looking for a unique spin on bread pudding–here it is. Creamy fontina cheese combines with walnuts and spinach to elevates this homey side dish to something extra special.

Total Time
2 Hrs
Serves
6
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr, 45 Mins
Total Time
2 Hrs

Nutrition

Calories
550 cal
Total Fat
35 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
150 mg
Sodium
570 mg
Carbohydrates
42 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
19 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 loaf sourdough bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup chopped California walnuts (food processor works best)
  • 3/4 cup fontina cheese (grated)

Preparation

  1. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook onions until soft, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook until onions and mushrooms are half their volume and are slightly brown
  2. Fold in spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half and milk together, add onion-mushroom mix, walnuts and cheese.
  4. Pour over bread cubes and let sit until liquid is absorbed completely, approximately one hour.
  5. Bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes covered. Remove cover and continue baking until top starts to brown (approximately 5-10 minutes) and a knife or skewer when inserted in the middle comes out clean.