Foodies Corner: For Easter – Spinach & Lemon Bread Pudding With Feta

By Angie Quaale. Just in time for Easter from Well Seasoned a special adaptation of a Food & Wine recipe – Spinach & Lemon Bread Pudding with Feta … Yum.

Spinach & Lemon Bread Pudding with Feta

(adapted from a recipe in Food & Wine)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the dish

1 loaf of best quality crusty wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

5 ounces baby spinach, finely chopped

½ cup crumbled Macedonian feta cheese

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

6 large whole eggs, beaten

2 cups whole milk

salt and freshly cracked pepper

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until dry but not browned. Let cool, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach and ¼ cup of the feta.

In another bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the mustard, lemon zest, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. Add the eggs and beat until blended. Add the milk and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir until they are evenly moistened. Transfer the bread mixture to the baking dish and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.

Sprinkle the remaining feta on the bread pudding and bake in the center of the oven until risen and set, about 40 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and broil until the bread pudding is golden and crispy on top, about 2 minutes. Scatter the oregano on top, cut into squares and serve.

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Well Seasoned Owner Angie Quaale

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