SPINACH, MUSHROOM AND FETA BREAD PUDDING

Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Bread Pudding image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c whole milk
5 large eggs
1 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 c day-old french or italian bread, roughly torn into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
10 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg 10-oz pkg. frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
nonstick vegetable spray
1/4 c asiago cheese, grated

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in the bread cubes, coating evenly. Let stand until the liquid is absorbed -- approx. 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add oil and onions - saute until golden. Stir in mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are wilted - stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute, then adding spinach. Let cool slightly.
3. Gently fold in the mushroom mixture, feta and thyme into the bread crumbs.
4. Wipe the skillet clean and spray with cooking spray. Add the mixture back into the skillet and bake for approximately 40 minutes until brown on top and done.