Swiss Chard and Two Cheese Bread Pudding

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Suzanne Goin's rich bread pudding, served at her new wine bar A.O.C., is wonderful with roast poultry or meat.Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 fennel bulb, cored and finely diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves

  • One 2-inch rosemary sprig

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 pound Swiss chard, stems and ribs discarded, leaves chopped

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup mild goat cheese, softened

  • 3 cups roughly torn (1-inch pieces) peasant bread, with crust

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter an 8-inch-square baking dish. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, fennel, garlic, thyme, rosemary and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until softened, 6 minutes. Add the chard, season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until wilted, 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and discard the rosemary.

  2. In a bowl, mix the eggs, cream, Parmesan and goat cheese and add to the vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Add the bread and stir until moistened. Transfer to the baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, or until set and the top is golden. Let cool for 15 minutes and serve.

Originally appeared: March 2003
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