Best 4 Savory Butternut Squash And Parmesan Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of savory flavors with our Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding. This delectable dish combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the sharp, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese, all encased in a tender and fluffy bread pudding base. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to satisfy diverse palates: a vegetarian version brimming with roasted vegetables, a meat-lover's delight featuring succulent sausage, and a sweet and tangy rendition bursting with cranberries and apples. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, catering to various dietary preferences and flavor inclinations.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Savory butternut squash casserole with cozy caramelized squash, kale and a cheesy Parmesan topping. Perfect for holidays or a vegetarian main!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 large (3 1/2 pound) butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and diced into 3/4-inch cubes, divided (about 9 1/2 cups))
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (divided (rosemary works as well))
2 cloves minced garlic (divided (about 2 tablespoons))
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
12 ounces kale* (tough stems removed and chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces, divided (I used curly kale))
1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced, divided)
1 cup low sodium vegetable stock or chicken stock (divided)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs** (or 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a shallow 9x13-inch casserole dish or similar 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the filling in two batches: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the butternut squash, ½ tablespoon of the rosemary, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until the squash is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. The squash will still be too firm to eat.
  • Next, add half of the kale, half of the onions, and half of the garlic. Cook until the kale and onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the 1/2 cup of the chicken stock, stir, and let cook 1 minute so that the stock reduces slightly.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and with a spoon, prod it into a relatively even layer.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet, then repeat the above steps with the remaining half of each of the ingredients. Transfer the rest of the filling to the casserole dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the squash is soft when pierced with a sharp knife.
  • While the squash bakes, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the top. Stir to combine.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven, remove the foil, then sprinkle the top evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, return the dish to the oven, then bake uncovered, until the bread crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LEEK BREAD PUDDING RECIPE



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You can simplify this side dish by using just one cheese, but the blend of all three will earn it (and you!) celebrity status.

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
12 cups (1" pieces) brioche (from about 2 loaves)
1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 lb.), peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
4 large eggs
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Emmenthal cheese, Comté, and/or aged Gouda, divided
Crème fraîche and fennel fronds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 13x9" glass or ceramic baking dish; set aside. Spread out brioche on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium. Cook squash, leeks, and thyme, stirring occasionally until squash is tender, 10-12 minutes. Mix in a pinch of cayenne; season with salt. Transfer to bowl with brioche.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, milk, sugar, 2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of cayenne in a large bowl to combine.
  • Add 1 cup cheese to bowl with brioche and toss to evenly distribute. Transfer to prepared baking dish and pour 5 cups egg mixture over; gently press bread into liquid to coat. Pour remaining egg mixture over and let sit 15 minutes.
  • Scatter remaining 1/2 cup cheese over bread pudding and bake until puffed and custard is set in the center, 60-75 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

SWEET AND SAVORY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 57m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
1 pound butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 parsnips, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1 (1 pound) loaf brioche, challah, or sourdough bread, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces
3 cups heavy cream
8 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the butternut squash and parsnips. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the bread to a large bowl.
  • In another bowl mix together the heavy cream, eggs, brandy, vegetable oil, brown sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Pour the cream mixture over the bread and toss gently to coat. Add the cooled vegetables and toss until the bread is coated. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the bread pudding is puffed and golden.

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD PUDDING WITH FETA



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This savory whole-wheat bread pudding has Greek overtones, with the dill or mint and feta cheese. Make sure to squeeze as much water as you can out of the grated squash, or the dish will be too watery.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces whole-wheat bread or baguette, crusts removed (weigh after removing crusts)
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk (1 percent or 2 percent)
1 1/2 pounds mixed green and yellow summer squash, grated
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 eggs
2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Slice the bread about 3/4 inch thick. If the bread is not stale, toast it lightly. Cut 1 of the garlic cloves in half and rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic. Then cut the bread into 1-inch dice, place in a bowl and toss with 1 cup of the milk. Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing every once in a while. Mince the remaining garlic and set aside.
  • While the bread is soaking, place the grated squash in a colander and salt generously. Toss and let sit in the colander in the sink for 15 minutes, then squeeze out water.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch ceramic tart pan. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic and grated squash. Stir together until the garlic is fragrant and the squash limp, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped mint or dill and the parsley, and remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bowl with the soaked bread from the refrigerator. Using your hands, a whisk or an immersion blender, mash or beat the soaked bread so that the mixture turns to mush. Add the squash mixture and the feta to the bowl and stir together. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Top with the grated Parmesan.
  • Break the eggs into the bowl and beat with the remaining milk, salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) and freshly ground pepper. Pour over the bread mixture and place the dish in the oven. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the mixture is puffed, golden brown on the top and set. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a ripe butternut squash that is sweet and tender.
  • If you don't have fresh sage, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage.
  • To make the bread pudding ahead of time, prepare it up to the point of baking. Then, cover it and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake it, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the bread pudding with a dollop of crème fraîche or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This savory butternut squash and parmesan bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, with a crispy top and a creamy interior. The butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness, while the parmesan cheese adds a savory note. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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