Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of crusty bread, cubed
- 2 cups of leeks, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of grated cheese (e.g., Gruyère or cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/4 cup of fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed bread and sautéed leeks to the egg mixture, stirring to combine.
- Fold in the grated cheese and herbs if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Savory Leek Bread Pudding!
Notes
For best results, use sturdy, crusty bread and ensure leeks are thoroughly sautéed for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg