LEEK BREAD PUDDING

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This is a savory variation on classic, Southern bread pudding. It's an amazing crowd-pleaser-and the next day, you can cut the leftovers into slices, crisp them up in butter, and call it breakfast.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
4 cups leeks, cleaned and chopped, about 6 medium leeks
1 pound sourdough boule, with crust, cut into ½-inch cubes
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
3 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup Parmesan, grated, plus more for finishing
Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. For the leeks: Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt and sauté for 4 minutes. For the bread cubes: In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with melted butter, thyme, and salt. Spread out on a large baking sheet and bake until golden and slightly crunchy, 10 minutes.
  • Add two tablespoons of water to the leeks and cover the skillet to steam, 10 minutes; remove leeks to a baking sheet to cool for 2 minutes. For the custard base: In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, half the Parmesan, and salt.
  • Assemble the bread pudding: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl or pot, layer the croutons, leeks, and custard base for even mixing. Add remaining Parmesan and mix thoroughly to combine. Butter a casserole dish, add the bread pudding and finish with more Parmesan. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove casserole dish from the oven when the custard has set and the top is golden brown; serve.

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