How to Make Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Leeks - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there are few dishes that rival the comforting and satisfying qualities of a well-made bread pudding. Traditionally seen as a sweet dish, bread pudding can also be made as a savory dish, and this recipe for Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Leeks is a prime example of that. It's the perfect cozy and hearty dish for a chilly evening, and it's a great way to use up any leftover bread you may have on hand.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old sourdough bread
  • 4 leeks, chopped, or more to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pound portobello mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 casserole dishes

  • Grease 2 baking dishes with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Cut sourdough loaf into 1-inch cubes and divide cubes between the dishes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook leeks in the melted butter until they begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining butter, mushrooms, salt, and pepper; cook until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon mushroom mixture over the bread. Mix cream, eggs, 2/3 of the cheeses, thyme, and parsley together in a large bowl. Pour over the bread and mushrooms. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Uncover puddings and sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops begin to brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 233mg
    • Sodium: 511mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 265mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 398mg