Turkey Bread Pudding Florentine

An outstanding brunch recipe that can be made the night before and popped into the oven to cook in the morning.

10 servings
  • Kitchen Tested
turkey bread pudding florentine
Ingredients
  • eggs

  • egg whites

  • cups skim milk

  • 1/4  cup Dijon mustard

  • 1/2  teaspoon salt

  •   Freshly ground black pepper

  • (16-ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 16 slices, divided

  • 1/2  pound mushrooms, sliced

  • teaspoon minced garlic

  • onion, chopped

  • (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

  • tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2  cups shredded, reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided

  • cup cooked, chopped turkey

Instructions
  1. Coat a 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Beat eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl; set aside. Place half the bread slices in pan.
  3. Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add mushrooms, garlic and onions; saute over medium-high heat until tender. Add spinach and flour, stirring to mix well.
  4. Spread mixture over bread layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and turkey. Top with remaining bread. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Pour egg mixture over top, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.


Recipe by Holly Clegg, a cookbook writer in Baton Rouge, La.

Nutritional Info (per serving)
  • Calories 248
  • Fat 6g
  • Cholesterol 109mg
  • Sodium 560mg
  • Carbohydrates 27g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Protein 18g
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