Savory Cornbread Pudding with Leeks & Bacon Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 10 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 8 oz diced ham
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons, and 1/2 cup melted for cornbread Butter
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped leeks
• 3/4 cup green onions
• 3 large lightly beaten eggs
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 5 oz softened cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
• 1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
• 1 large for cornbread egg
• 2 cups whole buttermilk
• 2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons dried chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt