Savory Bread Pudding

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 lb leek, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (white and light green parts only)
• 5 eggs
• 2 12 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces
• 1 lb dry bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (if fresh, toast lightly)
• 14 lb Fontina cheese, shredded
• 14 lb gruyere or 14 lb cantal cheese, shredded
• 12 cup mixed chopped fresh herb (chives, parsley, tarragon, chervil)
• 12 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat the oven to 375F.
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the water and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
6. Add the remaining ingredients, including the leeks, and gently toss them.
7. The mixture should be well coated and somewhat soupy.
8. Spread the mixture into a 4-quart souffle dish, a 13x9-inch baking dish, or another ovenproof dish that's at least 2 inches deep and big enough to hold the mixture.
9. Put the dish on a baking sheet and bake until the top is crusty brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.
10. If the pudding looks too dark before it's finished, cover with foil.
11. Let cool slightly before serving.

unsalted butter, water, salt, eggs, milk, heavy cream, bread, cheese, gruyere, fresh herb, lemon, cayenne, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-bread-pudding-64475 (may not work)