Food and Recipes Dish Casserole Butternut Squash Bread Pudding Be the first to rate & review! This savory bread pudding is ultra-cheesy and flavorful, a must-have on your table if you love a good strata. Crispy, browned bread on top and soft, moist bread in the pudding will have you reaching for extra helpings. If you are looking for a less-traditional side dish to serve with your holiday meal, this butternut squash bread pudding fits the bill. Assemble this pudding the night before and refrigerate, covered, until ready to bake. This butternut bread pudding reheats well, and would also make a fabulous entrée at a weekend brunch, just add some crispy bacon and fresh fruit for an enjoyable meal. If you want to add a little more bulk to the dish, brown a package of bulk sausage and stir into the mixture before baking. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 24, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 10 Ingredients 1 ½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided 8 large eggs 1 ½ cups half-and-half 1 ½ cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (18- to 20-oz.) challah bread loaf, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes (about 12 cups) 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated (about ½ cup), divided Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together squash, oil, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet until coated. Bake until squash is tender and starting to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on baking sheet about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, broth, mustard, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add bread cubes, cooled squash, 1 ½ cups of the Gruyère, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan; toss to coat. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish; pour any remaining egg mixture in bowl over baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle casserole evenly with remaining ½ cup Gruyère and ¼ cup Parmesan. Bake at 350°F until it begins to brown and center is set, about 45 minutes, covering with aluminum foil after about 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if needed. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Rate it Print