Best Spinach Pudding Recipes

MUSHROOM & SPINACH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended. Stir in bread; let stand 10 minutes or until bread is softened., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add spinach, garlic, thyme and remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Add to bread mixture; stir in mozzarella cheese., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 and spray an 8X8 pan.
• Whisk egg with milk, salt and pepper.
• Toss with the bread and set aside.
• Thaw and squeeze water out of spinach.
• In skillet, heat oil- and add onion and red pepper.
• Saute for about 5 minutes, then add mushrooms and garlic.
• Lower heat so garlic doesn't burn.
• Continue to saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add spinach and mix well and let cook about 5 minutes to remove any reamining moisture.
• Add the vegetables and 1/2 cup cheese to the egg/bread and toss well.
• Pour into prepared pan and top with 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 50 minutes- then check to see if the center is set. Continue in 10 minute increments until set.
• (see above on optional water bath).

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, eggs, cream, cheeses and salt. Gently stir in bread cubes and spinach. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

SAVORY ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sauté the onions over med. heat in the oil until soft.
• Add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add the 2 teaspoons of the Italian Seas.
• Add the spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. You might have to add a little more oil. Remove from heat. Stir in the artichokes.
• Combine the cream, eggs, lemon juice, 1 T Italian seasoning, nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
• Get out a very large bowl. :-) Add the cubed bread, cheeses, parsley, and spinach mixture. Mix well. Pour over the egg mixture and stir well. Let it sit until the moisture is absorbed, approx 20 minutes or less.
• Pour into an 11x17-inch sprayed casserole dish.
• Bake 1 hour or until firm in the center.
• This reheats well in the microwave.
• It would be easy to cut this recipe in half!

HAM, FONTINA, AND SPINACH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Diagonally cut baguette crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices and brush both sides with butter. Toast on a baking sheet under broiler 3 inches from heat until golden, about 30 seconds on each side.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sauté onions in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add ham and sauté, stirring occasionally, until ham is lightly browned.
• Whisk eggs in a large bowl and whisk in milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Add toasted bread and toss gently. Transfer bread as saturated to a shallow 3-quart casserole, slightly overlapping slices. Add any remaining egg mixture.
• Tuck spinach and ham between slices, reserving a little ham to sprinkle over top. Sprinkle cheese over pudding, lifting slices with a spatula to allow some to fall between them. Sprinkle reserved ham over pudding and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until puffed and edges of bread are golden and custard is set in middle.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, POACHED EGGS, AND PARMESAN-THYME CREAM

Steps:

• For the Parmesan-thyme cream: In a heavy-bottomed saucepot over medium-low heat, add the cream, bay leaf and garlic. Simmer until reduced by two-thirds, about 20 minutes, being careful not boil the liquid or scorch the bottom of the pot. With a slotted spoon, remove the garlic and bay leaf. Whisk in the Parmesan. When the Parmesan has melted the sauce is smooth, add the thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Serve warm. (Make 1 quart.)
• For the savory bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until beginning to soften, 4 minutes. Add the celery, garlic and thyme; cook for another 3 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. In another mixing bowl place the cubed bread. Pour the milk-egg mixture over the bread and mix. Let sit for 10 minutes, until the bread has soaked up liquid. Fold in onion mixture.
• Grease an 8-by-10-inch baking dish with the butter. Add the bread mixture and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and cook until the top is toasted and golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes.
• To serve, cut into 4-by-4-inch portions and place on a plate. Add a sausage patty, 1/4 cup of the spinach and two poached eggs. Pour one-quarter of the Parmesan-thyme cream over the top.

SPINACH, MUSHROOM AND FETA BREAD PUDDING

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.

MUSHROOM, LEEK & SPINACH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to brown. Stir in the leeks and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the leeks are tender. Stir in the mushrooms, tarragon, sherry, 1 tablespoon salt and 11/2 teaspoons pepper and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Off the heat, stir in the parsley. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, chicken stock and 1 cup of the Gruyere. Add the bread cubes and mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. Stir well and pour into a 2 1/2-to-3-quart gratin dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set. Serve hot.

SPINACH AND TASSO BREAD PUDDING WITH GRUYERE CHEESE

Steps:

• Slice the bread into 1/2" slices and let dry out overnight.
• You may also dry them in a 200-225°F oven for about 30-40 minutes until they're completely dried; make sure you don't brown them.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet (don't use non-stick).
• Add the diced tasso.
• Brown the tasso for 5 minutes until some of the fat has been rendered out and you've got some nice brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Remove from pan, drain on papertowels and set aside.
• Add the wine to the pan, making sure to scrape up all the browned bits.
• Reduce the wine by half.
• Pour out into a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with the rest of the olive oil.
• Add the onions and garlic.
• Sauté for about 3 minutes, until onions are translucent.
• Add the spinach water and let it reduce.
• Add the chopped spinach.
• Continue to cook for 3 minutes, making sure that there's hardly any moisture left.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl.
• Add the half-and-half.
• Add the molasses, Worcestershire, hot sauce, the reduced wine, about 2 teaspoons of salt, plenty of fresh ground black pepper and Creole seasoning to taste.
• Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Make one layer of dried bread slices on the bottom.
• Use little broken-off pieces if you need to fill any little spaces.
• Cover the bread evenly with the spinach mixture.
• Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
• Spread the diced tasso evenly over the cheese.
• Season with more Creole seasoning and pepper.
• Sprinkle with more cheese.
• Add a second layer of bread,filling the holes with broken pieces as needed.
• Give the custard a final mix with the whisk and pour evenly over the entire surface of the bread, making sure you wet everything.
• Season the top with more black pepper and Creole seasoning, the remaining cheese and a sprinkling of salt.
• Wrap the pudding in plastic wrap.
• Weigh the top down with a couple of boxes of brown sugar, a bag or rice or whatever you have available.
• This helps compress the layers of the pudding so that the custard will soak all the way through allowing it to cook more evenly.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook,take the pudding out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 325-350°F for about one hour, until the edges and center are puffy.
• Let the pudding cool for about 5 minutes.
• Slice and serve.

SAVORY SPINACH ARTICHOKE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Drain well. Once cool, squeeze as much water from spinach as possible then roughly chop and reserve.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the artichokes and cook, stirring, another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve.
• Combine the eggs, cream, milk, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the bread, spinach, artichoke mixture,1/4 cup Parmesan, and parsley and stir to combine. If bread does not absorb all of liquid immediately then let rest until this happens, about 20 minutes.
• Pour half the bread pudding mixture into the prepared dish. Dot with half the brie cubes. Pour the remaining half of the bread pudding mixture and dot with the other half of the brie cubes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over the top and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until firm in the center and golden brown, about 1 hour. Serve warm.

SPINACH AND JACK CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until blended.
• With rubber spatula, stir in spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, and bread cubes.
• Pour mixture into lightly greased 13" by 9" ceramic or glass baking dish.
• Bake bread pudding until browned and puffed, and knife inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SPINACH &PEPPER JACK CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 370. LIGHTLY GREASE 9X13 PAN. CUT BREAD IN CUBES. SET ASIDE. WHISK EGGS, MILK AND SPICES. FOLD IN SPINACH, CHEESE AND BREAD. POUR INTO PREPARED BAKING DISH. BAKE 20-25 MINUTES UNTILL BROWN AND PUFFED.

SPINACH AND JACK CHEESE BREAD PUDDING RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, beat eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until blended. With rubber spatula, stir in spinach, Monterey Jack, and bread. Pour mixture into 13-inch by 9-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Bake bread pudding 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove bread pudding from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MIDWESTERN SPINACH & CHEESE SAVOURY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Sautee onions and garlic in oil in small pan until soft but not browned. Set aside to cool.
• In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, beat eggs, milk, cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until blended.
• With rubber spatula, stir in spinach, cheese, onion/garlic mixture and bread.
• Pour mixture into 13" by 9" ceramic or glass baking dish (do NOT use metal pans for ANY bread pudding as they can easily pick up a metallic flavor).
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the pudding mixture.
• Bake bread pudding 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove bread pudding from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING W/ MUSHROOMS, SPINACH & FETA

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.

SPINACH NOODLE PUDDING

Steps:

• Saute onions until golden in 1/2 stick of butter.
• Toss in garlic and cook for additional 2 minutes.
• Cook noodles according to directions on package.
• Drain noodles and toss with the other 1/2 stick of butter and blend with the spinach, sour cream, sauteed onions and eggs.
• Salt and pepper to your taste.
• Mix well.
• Pour into a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees.

SPINACH PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 1 quart casserole dish with non stick butter spray; set aside.
• 2. Thaw and cook spinach according to package directions. Drain. Place in large bowl. Heat milk and butter. Pour mixture over drained spinach and combine with remaining ingredients ,EXCEPT nutmeg.
• 3. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle nutmeg on top. Place casserole in pan with sides. Place in oven, then pour hot water in the pan with sides ,so water comes about 1 inch deep. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Test with silver knife like you do for custards...

ARTICHOKE-HEART, SPINACH, AND MOZZARELLA BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 350°. Butter an 8-by-12-inch baking dish or a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, scallions, bread cubes, and half the mozzarella. Spread this mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and bread and press the bread into the liquid, making sure that it's well moistened. 3. Bake the bread pudding for 20 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 400° and bake until the pudding is puffed and browned, 15 to 20 minutes longer.

SPINACH & JACK CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, beat eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. With rubber spatula, stir in spinachMonterey jack, and bread Pour mixture into 13 x 9 ceramic or glass baking dish. Bake bread pudding 20 25 minutes or until browned and puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove bread pudding from oven, let stand 5 minutes before serving

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; whisk until blended. Add bread and stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8-by-8-inch (or similar 8-cup) ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath. 3. Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain, refresh with cold water and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside. 4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until tender and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; stir to blend. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until any excess moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. 5. Add the mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup cheese to the egg mixture; stir until blended. Scrape into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the top. Place the baking dish in a larger pan, put in the oven and pour boiling water into the larger pan to about halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the pudding is set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool slightly; serve hot or warm