BREAD PUDDING WITH HAM, LEEKS, AND CHEESE

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Using both Gruyere and fontina gives this savory Bread Pudding with Ham, Leeks, and Cheese complex flavor-and they melt beautifully. Serve it with our Wilted Baby Spinach with Crispy Shallots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Puddings & Custards     Bread Pudding Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 bunch leeks (4 to 6), white and palegreen parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons, and rinsed well (about 3 heaping cups)
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
8 large eggs
1 quart milk
8 slices challah or brioche (1/2 inch thick)
6 ounces thinly sliced ham
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup grated fontina cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a 9-by-13- inch casserole dish. Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook leeks, covered, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a small bowl.
  • Whisk together eggs and milk. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Set batter aside.
  • Layer the bread, ham, reserved leeks, thyme, and cheeses shingle-style in the buttered dish. Pour batter over top; press gently so bread absorbs liquid.
  • Bake until puffed and golden brown (tent with foil if edges brown too much before center is set), about 1 hour.

Aline Licite
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This recipe was a bit too unhealthy for my taste. I think it could have been made with healthier ingredients. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese


Edward Andres
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This recipe was a bit too difficult for my taste. I think it could have been made with easier instructions. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese to


Colin Quang Nguyen
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for my taste. I think it could have been made with less expensive ingredients. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy ch


Monim Mahmud
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. I think it could have been made in less time. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping.


Christian Paul
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think it could have been simplified. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping.


strawberry cat
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think it could have used less cheese. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch.


Redwall
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it could have used less ham. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping.


Brian Ming
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This recipe was a bit too dry for my taste. I think it could have used more liquid. Other than that, the bread pudding was flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping.


tahir pgc
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Other than that, the bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping.


rehman malik
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again!


Jaliyah Brown
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again!


Bethany elliff
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bread pudding was surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making


Atur Aftab
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again!


MH Masrafi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bread pudding is so moist and flavorful, and the ham and leeks add a nice savory touch. I also love that it's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Marco Maley
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of ham, leeks, and cheese was divine, and the bread pudding base was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a unique and delicious way to use up leftover ham.