PARMESAN BREAD PUDDING WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND PANCETTA

PARMESAN BREAD PUDDING WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND PANCETTA image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 T olive oil
2 garlic cloves sliced
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli rabe cut into 1/2" pieces
2 t kosher salt
1/2 t black pepper
6 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 lb country style white bread cut into 1" pieces
1/2 c plus 2 T parmesan
6 thin slices pancetta

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe and sautÃ© until wilted for 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Whisk eggs, milk, 2 t salt, 1/2 t pepper in large bowl to blend. Add broccoli rabe mixture with 1/2 c parmesan. Toss to combine and transfer to 1 1/2 qt baking dish. Top with pancetta and 2 T parmesan. Bake until puffed and brown and set in center for 45-55 minutes.