Mushroom And Gruyère Bread Pudding

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 leeks (white and light green parts only), cut into half-moons
• 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 pound country bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
• 4 ounces Gruyere, grated (1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0 F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing frequently, until the mushrooms are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
2. Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the bread, Gruyere, and mushroom mixture and mix to combine.
3. Transfer to an 8-inch or other 2-quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake until the edges are set but the center is slightly wobbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, 20 to 25 minutes more. Sprinkle with the chives.

olive oil, leeks, mushrooms, kosher salt, eggs, country bread, gruyuere, fresh chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/mushroom-and-gruyere-bread-pudding-52537171 (may not work)