Aunt Gertrude's Gruyere And Leek Bread Pudding
A comforting and flavorful bread pudding featuring sweet leeks and nutty Gruyere cheese. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.
2 large
Leeks-white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed thoroughly
2 tbsp
Butter
4 cups
Milk
4 large
Eggs
1/2 tsp
Nutmeg-ground
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A comforting and flavorful bread pudding featuring sweet leeks and nutty Gruyere cheese. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Melt Butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Leeks and cook until softened, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Custard ingredients.
- Add Bread cubes to the Custard and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Gently fold in the cooked Leeks and half of the Gruyere Cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyere Cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Ingredients
6
- Leeks
- 2 large Leeks-white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed thoroughly
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Custard
- 4 cups Milk
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg-ground
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper-ground
- Bread & Cheese
- 1 loaf French Bread-day-old, cubed
- 8 oz Gruyere Cheese-shredded
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Melt Butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Leeks and cook until softened, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Custard ingredients.
- Add Bread cubes to the Custard and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Gently fold in the cooked Leeks and half of the Gruyere Cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyere Cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
450
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