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Artichoke Bread Pudding

Name: Artichoke Bread Pudding
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: One 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 large garlic clove, halved; One 1 1/4-pound jar marinated artichokes, drained and thinly sliced, oil reserved; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 pound Manchego cheese, rind removed, cheese thinly sliced; 1 quart whole milk; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

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By Grace Parisi

Updated on March 8, 2017

Artichoke Bread Pudding — Photo: © Sabra Krock

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Yield:

6 to 8

Ingredients

One 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large garlic clove, halved
One 1 1/4-pound jar marinated artichokes, drained and thinly sliced, oil reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound Manchego cheese, rind removed, cheese thinly sliced
1 quart whole milk
6 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°. Toast the bread directly on the oven racks until dry and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Rub 1 side of the toast with the cut sides of the garlic clove. Lower the oven temperature to 375°.
Brush the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the reserved artichoke oil and arrange one-third of the toast in a single layer. Top with half of the artichokes. Season lightly with salt and pepper and top with one-third of the cheese. Repeat with another layer of toast, artichokes and cheese and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining toast and cheese.
In a bowl, mix the milk with the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the custard over the bread; cover with plastic wrap. Lay a few cans on the plastic to keep the bread submerged. Let soak until most of the custard is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove the plastic.
Place a sheet of oiled parchment paper on top of the pudding and cover with foil. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and parchment; bake for 15 minutes longer, or until the top is golden. Let the pudding cool for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.