Mother’s Day Savoury Bread Pudding

 

If you saw me on Global Morning News today and want to make the Savoury Bread Pudding for you Mom, here’s the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 Cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Medium Bunch Asparagus (2″ from top tip) Sliced
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 6 Large Eggs
• 1 1/2 C. Whole Milk
• 8 C. Uprising Breads (Honey & Buttermilk)- Cut into 1″ pieces
• 3/4 C. + 2 tbsp Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 6 Thin Slices of Pancetta

 

Method:

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Heat Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until garlic is softened, about 30 seconds.
• Add Asparagus, season with salt and pepper. Cook and continue tossing until wilted, about 5-6 mins. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, 2tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in large bowl. Add asparagus mixture, bread, and 3/4 C. Cheese, tossing to combine.
• Transfer to a baking dish. Top with Pancetta and remaining cheese.
• Bake until puffed, browned in spots and set in the centre, about 35-40 mins.

(* Adapted from a recipe from Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts)