SAVORY ZUCCHINI BREAD PUDDING

Savory Zucchini Bread Pudding image

I've been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don't have day-old bread in your pantry, simply slice fresh bread and bake it at 300° for 10 minutes. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 cups day-old cubed bread
3 medium zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and poultry seasoning. In a small bowl, whisk the pumpkin, eggs, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the bread cubes, zucchini, cheese and onion mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.