Stuffing is stuffy. Replace it for Friendsgiving with a savory bread pudding that incorporates the flavors of old-fashioned green bean casserole.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 20 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 12 to 16 servings |
Ingredients
- Butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, sliced
- One 8-ounce package frozen green beans, thawed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound dried-out bread slices, cut into large bite-sized chunks, or unseasoned stuffing croutons
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup canned French-fried onions
- 1 cup green bean chips or snap pea crisps
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with butter or coat it with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes, then add the mushrooms. Continue to cook until softened, then add the green beans and garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the mushroom mixture with the stale bread until well mixed, then transfer to the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Whisk the eggs in the bowl until pale yellow, then whisk in the cream, milk, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly pour over the bread mixture 1 cup at a time, giving it time to absorb between additions. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until it is puffed and set, about 45 minutes.
- Crumble the fried onions and green bean chips together. Remove the foil from the pudding and spread the crumbs across the top. Bake until the onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 225 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg |
| Sodium | 365 mg |
Reviews
Not to my liking. Too mushy.
can you use heavy cream instead of light cream or should I just increase the milk and not use any cream?
It is very easy and fun.