Savory Bread Pudding with Ham and Asparagus
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Savory Bread Pudding with Ham and Asparagus
Description
Savory Bread Pudding with Ham and Asparagus uses bite-sized pieces of French bread soaked in a custard of eggs, milk, cream, garlic powder, and seasonings. Fresh asparagus cut into pieces retains a crisp-tender texture after baking alongside savory chopped deli ham and shredded Swiss cheese mixed through the pudding. The casserole is topped with extra Swiss cheese, covered with nonstick foil to prevent sticking, and baked first covered then uncovered until the top crisps and browns. This method gives a contrast of textures and a golden crust while maintaining a soft inside.
Served warm with a hollandaise sauce, the dish offers a savory richness balanced by the freshness of the asparagus and the creamy, melted Swiss cheese. The hollandaise adds a velvety finish, making it suitable for brunch or light dinner occasions.
Make-ahead options include storing covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days, reheating gently in a microwave or oven, and substituting vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers as preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) loaf French bread
- 7 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Lawry's brand
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, fresh
- 8 ounces ham thinly sliced, chopped, deli
- 1 cup swiss cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese for topping, shredded
- 1 recipe for 5 Minute Hollandaise Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. I actually find it easier to tear the bread with my hands. It doesn't matter too much, just make sure it's bite size. Place the bread in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently stir to moisten all the bread.
- Add the asparagus, ham, and 1 cup Swiss cheese and stir it all up.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and make sure the ham and asparagus is distributed evenly.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese.
- Spray some aluminum foil with nonstick spray and cover the pan (so that the cheese doesn't stick to the foil).
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-22 minutes, until the bread is toasty and golden brown.
- Serve warm with this hollandaise sauce!
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat either in the microwave or oven.
- The dish can be portioned before storage for easier individual reheating.
- Asparagus can be substituted with broccoli or bell peppers to vary flavor and texture.
- Make the hollandaise sauce fresh to serve alongside for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 324mg | 108% |
| Potassium | 484mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1214IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 399mg | 40% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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