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Savory Bacon and Leek Bread Pudding Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1 cut heavy cream
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. ground black pepper
6 cups cubed challah bread (about 1-inch cubes)
1 1/4 cups grated Gouda cheese, divided
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 leeks, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Whisk together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in bread cubes and 1 cup each gouda and parmesan cheeses.
2. Remove and discard root ends and dark green tops of leeks. Cut in half lengthwise, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove grit and sand.
3. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Fold leek mixture and bacon into egg mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 each of gouda and parmesan cheeses.
4. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hr, 20 minutes

 

 

 

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