Savory bread casserole

Stale sourdough bread is brought back to life in this savory pudding with mushrooms, leeks, and two kinds of cheese.

Is there anything better than a great ham and cheese sandwich? Well, if there ever was a contender, I'd say it'd be this recipe for Croque Monsieur Savory Bread Pudding. Or Strata. Or whatever the heck you want to call it. This recipe is basically a giant deconstructed Croque Monsieur (aka ham, cheese, French Bread, and all things delicious).

Tangy marinated artichokes star in this cheesy, golden-topped casserole, which is layered with scallions, Cheddar and baguette cubes that get crisp at the edges. Look for the best-quality marinated artichoke hearts, then taste them before using. If they seem very acidic, give them a rinse and pat them dry before proceeding.

An easy side dish that only takes 10 minutes to prep. Like a soft bread pudding, but savory, with lots of sharp cheddar flavor!

If I were to tell you one of my weaknesses, freshly baked bread would probably be high up on that list. On occasion, I love to pick up a loaf from the market to incorporate into our meals, one way or another. This past weekend I had some leftover bread from another dish I made, so I decided to make a Savory Vegetable Strata for our Sunday brunch.

One of my favorite things about baking is trying to make something from ingredients I already have on hand. This week, case in point: an entire 1 lb. loaf of La Brea French bread. This is like winn…

Recipe video above. Strata, breakfast casserole, savoury French toast bake or savoury bread pudding. It doesn't matter what you call this, it's totally delish and can be made ahead, so it's great for feeding a crowd! It tastes like a cross between a quiche, French toast and an omelette.Excellent use of leftover bread, and also to make less bacon stretch further. Also customisable - imagine all the add in possibilites! See in post for some ideas.

This savory bread pudding recipe is rich and comforting, with tender mushrooms and melted cheese. Note this recipe requires you to dry out the bread for a few days (or 1 hour in the oven) and then you soak the pudding overnight (or at least 3 hours), so plan ahead!

Mushroom Bread Pudding is a perfect option for a comforting, flavorful, and decadent weekend breakfast or brunch. This savory bread pudding is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, shallots, leeks, and garlic, and is flavored with earthy notes of rosemary and thyme. This comforting savory bread pudding tastes like the best mushroom soup!

This Savory Bread Pudding with leeks and gruyere is as cozy as it gets! A delicious and comforting side dish or vegetarian main- perfect for special dinners or the holiday table. (Adapted from Thomas Keller's recipe- but a little lighter!)