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.

372kcal per serving
24 gprotein
46 gcarbohydrates
12 gfat
4servings (5-6 ounce serving)

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 80 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 372 kcal
Total fat 12 g 15%
Saturated fat 4 g 20%
Cholesterol 227 mg 76%
Sodium 467 mg 20%
Total carbohydrates 46 g 17%
Dietary fiber 5 g 18%
Total sugars 15 g
Added sugars 2 g 4%
Protein 24 g 48%
Vitamin D 2 µg 10%
Calcium 473 mg 36%
Iron 4 mg 22%
Potassium 923 mg 20%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Dairy: 1 cup
  • Protein Foods: 1 ounce

Directions

  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.

Notes

It is important to use stale bread that has dried out. If you don’t have stale bread, put fresh bread in a preheated 250 °F oven and bake until dried, usually about 15 minutes. Learn more about: Onions Kale Butternut Squash

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/savory-bread-pudding-kale-and-butternut-squash, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash?

One serving has 372 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (5-6 ounce serving each).

How much protein is in Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash?

24 g of protein per serving, with 46 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat.

How long does Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash take to make?

About 100 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash?

9 ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped), 4 large eggs, 2 cups low-fat milk, 1/2 cup shredded low-sodium mozzarella or cheddar cheese and 4 cups bread (stale or dried) ….