Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding

Here's another great Savory Bread Pudding to add to my collection.

Fresh Cremini Mushrooms

Leeks

Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 2 1/2 quart Gratin Dish

6 C Toasted Fresh French Baguette Croutons.
2 TBS Olive Oil
1 TBS Butter
4 C Sliced White and light Green part of Leeks
1 1/2 C Sliced Fresh Cremini Mushrooms
1 TBS Chopped Fresh Tarragon
1/2 C Dry Sherry
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/3 C  Minced Fresh Parsley
4 Eggs
1 1/2 C Heavy Cream
1 C Vegetable Broth or Vegetarian Chicken Broth
1 1/2 C Grated Gruyere Cheese, divided.

In a large 12" skillet on medium heat:
Oil
Butter
Heat until melted and combined.

Add:
Leeks
Saute for 8 - 10 minutes.

Add:
Mushrooms
Tarragon
Sherry
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from heat.

Add:
Parsley
Stir to mix in.
Set aside.

In a Mixing Bowl:
Eggs
Cream
Broth
1 C Gruyere Cheese

Add:
Croutons
Mushroom/Leek Mixture
Stir to combine well.
Set aside for at least 30 minutes.

Stir and pour into the Gratin Dish.
Sprinkle even with remaining Gruyere.
Bake 45 - 50 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!