Savoury Bread Pudding With Fiddleheads & Mushrooms

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Savoury Bread Pudding with Fiddleheads & Mushrooms recipe for a comforting and healthy meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups fiddleheads
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion , chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
5 eggs
1 cup milk
6 ounces crusty baguette , day old , cut in 1/2 inch rounds or 6 ounces other crusty bread , cubed
1 cup Fontina cheese , shredded ( or Oka )
2 tablespoons fresh herbs ( tarragon , basil , chives , chervil )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
409
Sugar
3g
Fat
31g
This Savoury Bread Pudding with Fiddleheads & Mushrooms is a comforting and healthy meal, perfect for a cozy weekend dinner. Fiddleheads are a springtime favorite, providing a slightly nutty taste and a striking green color while mushrooms provide umami flavoring and a rich, meaty texture. The bread pudding is a delicious way to enjoy these nutritious vegetables with the added richness of melted cheese. An easy-to-prepare vegetarian dish that is equally loved by adults and kids, this recipe is perfect for feeding a small crowd or making meal prep for the week.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cut off the woody ends of fiddleheads and rinse well in cold water. Boil them in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
3.Heat butter in a frying pan and sauté mushrooms and onions until mushrooms are brown. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4.Whisk eggs and milk together. Add salt and pepper.
5.Arrange baguette slices in overlapping lines on the bottom of a baking dish. Add fiddleheads, mushrooms, onion, and Fontina cheese. Pour egg mixture over the top, press the bread down and allow it to soak the liquid for 10 minutes.
6.Bake the pudding for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and the pudding has set. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
7.Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

PROS

With a combination of mushrooms, fiddleheads and cheese, this bread pudding is a flavorful comfort food perfect for a lazy weekend afternoon.
Plus, fiddleheads are loaded with antioxidants and provide vitamin A and C while mushrooms are a good source of protein and fiber.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat, particularly if Fontina cheese is used, and especially in saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fiddleheads are a great source of vitamin A, C and potassium. Mushrooms are loaded with antioxidants and provide vitamin B, C and fiber. However, this recipe should be enjoyed in moderation as it is high in fat and calories.

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