Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding

Name: Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash; Cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 8 ounces (1-inch) cubed day-old French bread (about 9 cups)

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Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding

Tina Cornett; Melanie J. Clarke

Yield

6 servings

A side of sautéed kale or mustard greens would provide a nice counterpoint to the sweet butternut squash.

Ingredients

3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
2 large egg whites
8 ounces (1-inch) cubed day-old French bread (about 9 cups)

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 2

Arrange squash in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350°.

Step 3

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly.

Step 4

Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, pepper, nutmeg, eggs, and egg whites in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in squash and onion mixture. Add bread, and stir gently to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until pudding is set and lightly browned.

Ratings & Reviews

SoonerSinger's Review

2014-01-22T15:54:21-05:00 Debmatz

This is delicious!!! I roasted the squash for about 20 minutes, and just used a whole squash (about 5 cups). I also lightly caramelized the onions, deglazing with white wine, before adding garlic and about a Tbsp of fresh thyme. I served this with wilted kale dressed in a champagne vinaigrette. My husband inhaled this!

Debmatz's Review

2013-10-03T13:52:16-04:00 SoonerSinger

I thought this was really good. I sautéed some kale with the onions and threw it into the mixture. Used a crusty multigrain bread like another reviewer said. I didn't add any extra herbs though, and did not think it was bland. Only used half the salt too. Will make again.

michellepeds's Review

2012-03-15T16:41:01-04:00 nicoleevon

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nicoleevon's Review

2011-12-28T08:16:09-05:00 bellymama

I took the advice of other reviewers & jazzed this one up the first time I made it...so my rating is after tweaking. I added a little more salt & pepper, plus about a tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary & thyme, plus a dash of cayenne (sage would work well too - I didn't have any). I also added a cup of leftover cubed ham because I needed to use it up, but I think this would be a nice vegetarian dish with the same seasonings. Just a side note, a regular sized butternut squash gave me twice the amount I needed, so I roasted it all & froze the rest for soup.

Ivriniel's Review

2011-11-27T09:05:44-05:00 Annelisa

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megilles's Review

2011-10-26T04:52:24-04:00 mjmayinsf

I read the reviews and understood why it could be bland. So, I added sage ground sausage into the casserole and this made it really filling! I did less bread and added more sage and another garlic clove flavor. Really yummy!

mjmayinsf's Review

2010-04-20T03:30:30-04:00 megilles

Really satisfying winter vegetarian entree, just add a green salad and you're good to go! Great for leftovers, too. I used a very crusty mulitgrain loaf (I think it was La Brea) to add some fiber, and cut it up the night before to let the bread dry out a bit. Wonderful!

Annelisa's Review

2008-12-16T23:04:29-05:00 michellepeds

This is AMAZING!!!! I have made it several times. I always add lots of sage and thyme for flavor. Otherwise, it's pretty bland.

bellymama's Review

2008-11-30T01:38:28-05:00 Gail

I was disappointed with this recipe after reading all of the other positive reviews. I followed the recipe as written except I added crumbled bacon. All I have to say is -- thank goodness I added the bacon! It was the only flavor! I guess it's not that surprising considering there are no fresh herbs in the recipe. Some fresh thyme or rosemary would probably help a lot. In addition to not being that flavorful, the bread was dry. Also, there must be way more than 1/2 cup parmesan on top of the pudding in the photo. You couldn't even see my 1/2 cup on top!

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