Kale and Mushroom Savory Bread Pudding

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Sauté leeks in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in kale and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

Layer 4 cups bread cubes in the greased baking dish.

Spread the sautéed mushroom and kale mixture over the bread.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers, pressing down to soak the bread.

Sprinkle 1 cup cheese on top of the mixture.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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