Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 small leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 5 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces
- 1 pound dry bread, cut into cubes
- 1/2 pound fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/8 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Pinch cayenne
- Pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until tender. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and cream. Add the remaining ingredients and the leeks, and gently toss together. Spread the mixture into a 4-quart soufflé dish, or a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Put the dish on a baking sheet and bake until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cover bread pudding with foil if it browns too quickly. Serves 8.