Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash

Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.

Prep 15 minCook 85 minTotal 100 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026100 minHigh ProteinVegetarian

Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 piece(s) Yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 piece(s) Eggs
  • 2 cups Low-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp Shredded low-sodium mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 4 piece(s) Bread, stale or dried
  • 3 cup Chopped raw kale
  • 2 tbsp Frozen butternut squash
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking pan.
  2. Put a skillet over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onion and cook about 10 minutes, until tender.
  3. While the onion is cooking, put eggs and milk in a bowl and mix until combined.
  4. Add the cheese, bread, kale, squash, and salt and mix well. Let the mixture stand at least 15 minutes until the bread absorbs most of the milk.
  5. When the onion has finished cooking, add it to the bread mixture and mix well.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and transfer to the oven.
  7. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes until lightly browned and set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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