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Butternut Squash and Leek Bread Pudding

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You can simplify this side dish recipe by using just one cheese, but the blend of all three will earn it (and you!) celebrity status. This recipe was reader-requested from Quality Eats in NYC.

Ingredients

8 servings

4

tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan

12

cups 1-inch pieces brioche (from about 2 loaves)

1

small butternut squash (about 1½ pounds), peeled, seeds removed, cut into ½-inch pieces

2

large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into ½-inch pieces

1

teaspoon thyme leaves

2

teaspoons kosher salt, plus more

4

large eggs

3

cups heavy cream

3

cups whole milk

1

teaspoon sugar

1½

cups coarsely grated Emmenthal cheese, Comté, and/or aged Gouda, divided

Crème fraîche and fennel fronds (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 13x9" glass or ceramic baking dish; set aside. Spread out brioche on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 25–30 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium. Cook squash, leeks, and thyme, stirring occasionally until squash is tender, 10–12 minutes. Mix in a pinch of cayenne; season with salt. Transfer to bowl with brioche.

    Step 3

    Whisk eggs, cream, milk, sugar, 2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of cayenne in a large bowl to combine.

    Step 4

    Add 1 cup cheese to bowl with brioche and toss to evenly distribute. Transfer to prepared baking dish and pour 5 cups egg mixture over; gently press bread into liquid to coat. Pour remaining egg mixture over and let sit 15 minutes.

    Step 5

    Scatter remaining ½ cup cheese over bread pudding and bake until puffed and custard is set in the center, 60–75 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

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  • I substituted brioche for sourdough & omitted the sugar & it was an absolute hit. Very straightforward and simple, and quick. It was a hit at thanksgiving, and at every pot luck I bring it too! I absolutely recommend.

    • coconutcook

    • Austin, Tx

    • 1/23/2020

  • Delicious! Unique mix of ingredients and it's perfect for fall. I think I ate this for lunch 3 straight days after making it. Important note, however: If you're making the full size, 8 servings and all, it's not about to fit into a 13x9" pan like it specifies in the recipe. I had to pour my mixture into a dutch oven just to contain it all. So make sure to halve the recipe if you want to fit it into the 13x9" pan or have a larger receptacle at the ready if you're doing the original amount.

    • Anonymous

    • United States

    • 12/11/2017

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