Bread Pudding Florentine

Serves: 4

Ingredients

5 large eggs
4 large egg whites
3 cups skim milk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (16-oz) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 16 sliced, divided
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
2 (10-oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 Tbsps all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and egg whites with milk, mustard, salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Place half the bread slices in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, garlic, and onion until tender. Add the spinach and flour, stirring to mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread mixture over bread. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining bread. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour egg mixture over casserole and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden.

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