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Asparagus 01

Asparagus 01 comes together with Loaf Sourdough Or Other Crusty Bread, Milk, Chicken Or Vegetable Broth, Salt, and Freshly Ground Black Pepper. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   Cut the bread into 3/4-inch slices, then stack 4 or 5 slices of bread.

4. 4

   Cut them into 3/4-inch cubes.

5. 5

   Repeat with the remaining bread and put all of the cubes in a large bowl.

6. 6

   In medium bowl, whisk together the milk, broth, eggs, salt, pepper and dill until combined.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture over the bread.

8. 8

   Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the spears into 1- inch pieces.

9. 9

   Add them to the bread, along with the mushrooms and shallots.

10. 10

    Fold everything together well to combine the ingredients.

11. 11

    Spoon them into the prepared pan and pat down the top to compact the ingredients.

12. 12

    Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.

13. 13

    Bake the pudding for 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and crisp and there is no liquid in the center.

14. 14

    Let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting it into portions.