- ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes
- SERVES: 6 people
Spinach Artichoke Bread Pudding
This impressive side dish is basically spinach artichoke dip in heartier form, made extra rich and savory with Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. It’s ideal for a party and can be assembled the day before, covered and refrigerated, and baked just before serving. To ensure the bread doesn’t disintegrate, use crusty, stale bread. If yours is soft, cut it into chunks and leave it out on the counter for a day, or dry it out on a baking sheet in a 275 degrees F oven for about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large crusty loaf stale multigrain or whole wheat bread, cut into 2-inch chunks (about 12 ounces bread)
- 3 (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 heaping cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (about 8 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the bread chunks, artichoke hearts and frozen spinach in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Toss to evenly combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and a generous amount of pepper. Pour the mixture over the top of the bread and vegetables in the baking dish. Using a spatula, squeeze or smash the bread down into the liquid, so that almost all the bread is moistened, except the very top. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top. Cook until the top of the bread pudding is deeply browned and the cheese is melted and golden, about 10 more minutes.
QUICK TIP
For a burst of color and flavor, you can top the bread pudding with your favorite fresh chopped herbs and a dollop of lemony yogurt.
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