Overnight Savory Fontina Bread Pudding

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Overnight Savory Fontina Bread Pudding
45 min.
10
315kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our Overnight Savory Fontina Bread Pudding, a delightful dish that's perfect for brunch or an elegant dinner. This gluten-free masterpiece brings together the rich, earthy flavors of baby bella mushrooms and crispy bacon, all enveloped in creamy fontina cheese. What sets this recipe apart is its unique ability to be prepared ahead of time, making it a stress-free option for entertaining. Imagine a warm, savory bread pudding that fills your kitchen with inviting aromas, ready to impress your guests.

The combination of fresh basil, tangy stone-ground mustard, and luscious eggs creates a custardy texture that's simply irresistible. Every bite is a perfect harmony of flavors, making it a satisfying and hearty option that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. With just a few simple steps, this dish transforms ordinary day-old bread into a gourmet experience.

Preparing this dish is as enjoyable as eating it. With a chill time of at least 8 hours, it offers you the flexibility to whip it up the night before, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a cozy evening at home, our Overnight Savory Fontina Bread Pudding is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 45 minutes of baking, you’ll find that this dish isn’t just a recipe; it’s an experience waiting to happen.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce baby bella mushrooms sliced (cremini)
  • 12 ounce bacon chopped
  • large eggs 
  • ounces fontina shredded
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • cups milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • tablespoons mustard stone-ground divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Place bread pieces in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon over medium-high heat in a large skillet 15 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove bacon from pan, and drain on paper towels, reserving about 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
  4. Add mushrooms, and saut 10 minutes or until tender.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons mustard, and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Drain any excess liquid from pan.
  7. Transfer mushroom mixture to reserved baking dish; add bacon and basil, and toss with bread until evenly distributed.
  8. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  9. Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon mustard, eggs, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  10. Pour over bread mixture, cover with foil, and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
  11. Preheat oven to 35
  12. Remove bread pudding from refrigerator, and bake, covered with foil, at 350 for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein20.6%
Fat72.2%
Carbs7.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.9
Glycemic Load
1
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.8482610065%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.49kcal
15.77%
Fat:25.4g
39.08%
Saturated Fat:10.95g
68.44%
Carbohydrates:5.7g
1.9%
Net Carbohydrates:5.19g
1.89%
Sugar:3.76g
4.18%
Cholesterol:149.74mg
49.91%
Sodium:688.51mg
29.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.31g
32.62%
Selenium:32.19µg
45.99%
Phosphorus:289.1mg
28.91%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.69%
Calcium:217.77mg
21.78%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.17%
Vitamin B3:3.24mg
16.18%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.61%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.13%
Copper:0.28mg
13.77%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.59%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.91%
Potassium:408.94mg
11.68%
Vitamin A:523.18IU
10.46%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
9.03%
Folate:25.81µg
6.45%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.32%
Magnesium:23.66mg
5.91%
Vitamin K:6.08µg
5.79%
Iron:0.93mg
5.19%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.59%
Fiber:0.51g
2.04%
Source:My Recipes