Savory Leek Bread Pudding | Comforting and Cheesy Dish - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 12 cups bread cubes (from 1 large French bread loaf), toasted.
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded (or Comté or Emmental).
• 3 cups leeks (about 3-4 leeks, white & light green parts).
• ½ tsp kosher salt.
• 2 tbsp butter.
• 2 tbsp olive oil.
• 4 large eggs.
• 4 cups milk.
• 2 cups half and half.
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard.
• ½ tsp salt.
• ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper).
• 1 tbsp chives (or scallions).
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme.
• ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg.