Cheesy Asparagus Bread Pudding

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Bread Pudding
Prep time: 7 h
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 7 h 50 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (hard ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces); 12 slices bread (1/2-inch thick, use day-old bread for this); 2 3/4 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk); 8 large eggs; 2 small green onions, finely chopped (or to taste); seasoning salt; black pepper (or use white salt); 3 cups shredded swiss cheese (or to taste, or use a similar tasting cheese); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is so good! it makes a wonderful dish for a brunch get together. Plan ahead this needs to chill for 6 hours. You can really use any kind of cheese for this, I have even used Provolone. Don't cube the bread slices for this, leave the bread in one slice, and use day-old bread!"

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Ready In:: 7hrs 50mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh asparagus (hard ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
12 slices bread (1/2-inch thick, use day-old bread for this)
2 ³⁄₄ cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
8 large eggs
2 small green onions, finely chopped (or to taste)
seasoning salt
black pepper (or use white salt)
3 cups shredded swiss cheese (or to taste, or use a similar tasting cheese)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

directions

Butter a 12 x 8-inch oval baking dish (or a 12-cup baking dish).
Steam the asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender; drain and place in ice water or very cold water; drain well and dry with paper towels.
In a bowl whisk together half and half, eggs, seasoning salt and pepper until well blended; add in the chopped green onions.
Place 4 slices of bread in the bottom of the baking dish overlapping if necessary.
Top with 1/3 EACH asparagus then the Swiss cheese; repeat the layers two more times (4 slices bread, asparagus then cheese.
Pour egg mixture over the top over the top.
Cover and refrigerate for minimum 6 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake set the oven to 350°F (second-lowest rack).
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and golden.

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Reviews

A very tasty brunch/lunch or light supper dish. I cheated slightly and used canned asparagus, and I used low-fat milk (what I always use) and I used some (several days old) ancient grains organic wholegrain bread. I also sneaked in some minced garlic and dried oregano, in step three. This was quick to prepare, then I left it overnight. We all loved this and all came back for seconds rather than eat any dessert: always a sure sign of a super recipe! Another big thank you, KITTENCAL!

bluemoon downunder
Kittencal? Is there no end to your extremely rich, fascinating collection of recipes?? I just shake my head in amazement when I see that your constant font of recipes! Thanks for sharing! ~ Chef 289860 ~

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