====== Parmesan Bread Pudding with Brocolli and Pancetta ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 tablespoon olive oil
  * 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  * 1 medium bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces t
  * 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
  * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more
  * 6 large eggs
  * 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  * 1/2 pound country-style white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
  * 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
  * 6 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon)
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 15
  * **Cook:** 1 hour
  * **Serves:** 6-8
  * [[https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/parmesan-bread-pudding-with-broccoli-rabe-and-pancetta|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Preheat oven to 350°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until garlic is softened, about 30 seconds.   * Add broccoli rabe; sea-son with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until wilted, about 2 minutes; let cool slightly.
  - Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl to blend. Add broccoli rabe mixture, bread, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to combine. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with pancetta and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  -  Bake pudding until puffed, browned in spots, and set in the center, 45-55 minutes.

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