What to do with Garlic Scapes: Pesto
Garlic scapes, olive oil and salt and pepper are whirled up into a pesto perfect on most anything.
Any kind of pesto can be used in this savory bread pudding, but we like it in the spring with our Garlic Scape Pesto, avilable at farmers markets in May and June.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups bread cubes
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk or half-and-half
- salt and pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup garlic scape pesto
Preparation
1. Break bread into cubes. Place in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Combine eggs and milk or cream. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Dot with garlic scape pesto. Cover and refrigerate over night or bake immediately.
2. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake bread pudding 40-50 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serves 10.
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