Best Spinach Bread Pudding With Lemon And Feta Recipes

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.

Savory Bread Pudding w/ Mushrooms, Spinach & Feta image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir in the bread cubes, turning to coat evenly and let them stand until the liquid is absorbed - about 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil and onions and saute until golden. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue cooking until the mushrooms are wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and then stir in the spinach. Gently fold the mushroom mixture, feta cheese and thyme into the bread cubes.
3. Wipe out the pan if necessary. Spray the pan with vegetable spray. Scrape mixture back into the skillet and bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the Asiago cheese and continue baking until the top is puffed and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let stand a few minutes before serving.