Description
Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of leeks with hearty bread, making it perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cheese, grated (Gruyère or sharp cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Clean the leeks thoroughly to remove any grit.
- Sauté the leeks in a pan until soft.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Add the sautéed leeks to the egg and milk mixture.
- Fold in the cubed stale bread and grated cheese.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Using stale bread helps it absorb the custard better, resulting in a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: bread pudding, leeks, comfort food, savory dish, brunch