Czech Mushroom Pudding (Hubník)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and is a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Tofu is a low-calorie alternative, while canned mushrooms are budget-friendly.

Prepare the ingredients: cube the stale bread, slice the bacon, and prepare the garlic.

Soak the dried mushrooms in water until soft, then chop them.

In a large skillet, sauté the bacon until crispy, then add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until fragrant.

In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, semolina, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth.

Fold in the sautéed mixture and cubed bread, ensuring all bread is soaked.

Grease a baking dish with fat and dust with breadcrumbs.

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden.

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