Mark Bittman’s Savory Bread Pudding

Updated May 6, 2025

Total Time
1 hour
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan

  • 6 cups dense white bread, cut or torn into 1-inch chunks

  • 2 cups milk

  • 4 eggs

  • Salt and fresh black pepper

  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan

  • 4 ounces freshly grated semisoft cheese, like Emmenthal

  • 1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

25 grams carbs; 139 milligrams cholesterol; 357 calories; 7 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 452 milligrams sodium; 19 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Butter or oil an 8-inch souffle or baking dish, and put bread in it. Combine everything but shiitakes, and pour over bread. Submerge bread with a weighted plate, and turn oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a saute pan, add shiitakes and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove plate, and stir in mushrooms. Bake until pudding is just set, 35 to 45 minutes.

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