Arugula and Chicken Sausage Bread Pudding
- 4 large egg whites
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 14 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 12 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 cups bread, whole grain, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 cups arugula, chopped and wilted (see Tip)
- 34 cup artichoke heart, canned
- 1 cup chicken sausage, cooked and diced
- 34 cup shredded Fontina cheese
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 11-by-7-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- To prepare custard: Whisk egg whites, eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
- Add mustard, salt, pepper and basil: whisk to combine.
- Toss bread, arugula, artichokes and sausage in a large bowl.
- Add the custard and toss well to coat.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake until the custard has set, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Tip.
- To wilt greens, rinse greens thoroughly in cool water.
- Transfer them to a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in the wrap.
- Microwave on high until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Squeeze out any excess moisture from the greens before adding them to the recipe.
- Make Ahead Tip.
- To make ahead: Prepare the pudding through Step 3; refrigerate overnight.
- Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Bake as directed in Step 4.
egg whites, eggs, milk, mustard, salt, ground pepper, fresh basil, bread, arugula, artichoke heart, chicken sausage, fontina cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/arugula-and-chicken-sausage-bread-pudding-398585 (may not work)