LEEK BREAD PUDDING

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Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups 1/2-inch-thick slices leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and rinsed
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
12 cups 1-inch-cubed crustless brioche or Pullman loaf
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
3 cups heavy cream
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup shredded Comté or Emmenthaler cheese

Steps:

  • Place a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, drain excess water from leeks, and add to pan. Season with salt, and sauté until leeks begin to soften, about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in butter. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are very soft, about 30 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While leeks are cooking, spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until dry and pale gold, about 20 minutes, turning pan about halfway through. Transfer to a large bowl, leaving the oven on.
  • Add leeks, chives and thyme to the bowl of bread; toss well. In another large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, then whisk in milk, cream, a generous pinch of salt, pepper to taste and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese in bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Spread 1/2 of bread mixture in pan, and sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Spread remaining bread mixture in pan, and sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Pour in enough milk mixture to cover bread, and gently press on bread so milk soaks in. Let rest 15 minutes.
  • Add remaining milk mixture, letting some bread cubes protrude. Sprinkle with salt and remaining cheese. Bake until pudding is set and top is brown and bubbling, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Maviya Arain
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I've made this leek bread pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Jamie williams
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This leek bread pudding is the perfect dish to serve for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Jamie Ray
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I'm always looking for new bread pudding recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


LEGENDURY BANKS
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I love that this leek bread pudding is made with whole wheat bread. It makes it a healthier option than traditional bread pudding.


Birju Singh
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This leek bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables. It's also a very affordable dish to make, which is a bonus.


Michael Salahoris
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I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The leek bread pudding was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


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This leek bread pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Asim Abbas
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth and it turned out great! This is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a winter meal.


Ridoy Hasan
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This leek bread pudding is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up leftover bread and vegetables in this recipe.


Fatjon Xhemollari
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I added some chopped bacon to the bread pudding and it was amazing! This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Antonia Williams
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This leek bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great dish to serve for brunch or lunch.


Madii Weedy
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were not overpowering and the bread pudding was very tasty.


Elkanah Nyauma
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I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth and it turned out great! This is a really versatile recipe.


Megan Buttery
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This is the best leek bread pudding recipe I've ever tried! The leeks add a wonderful flavor and the bread pudding is so moist and flavorful.


Talent Faith
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The leek bread pudding was a bit too eggy for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of eggs next time.


Ramesh sewa
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I've made this leek bread pudding several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Tamustwa Makore
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This leek bread pudding was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.