• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Little Ferraro Kitchen logo
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Holiday Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Cookbooks
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks, Mushrooms and Gruyere

    Published: Nov 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe

    A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.

    A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.

    Savory Bread Pudding is better Than Stuffing

    There..I said it and I'm not taking that statement back.

    Instead of the traditional stuffing with sauteed celery and other vegetables, this savory bread pudding is kicked up with layers of fantastic flavor. Sauteed leeks and a creamy base of shredded Gruyere, milk and eggs makes the bread pudding incredibly decadent.

    A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.

    Bread Pudding Ingredients

    Bread: Stale, dried bread is a must. If you only have fresh, pop it in the oven for a few minutes to dry. As for type, we like ciabatta or sourdough for it's flavor.

    Aromatics: Leeks and garlic give the bread pudding so much flavor.

    Herbs: And lots of it! Fresh rosemary, thyme and sage.

    Mushrooms: This one is for the mushrooms lovers.Baby portobello or crimini mushrooms are cut in half and simply sauteed with the other aromatics.

    Cheese: This is where it gets good. Something melty and nutty such as Fontina or Gruyere, or any alpine style cheese that melts well.

    Liquid Base: And this is what makes this recipe differ from stuffing. Whole milk is whisked with eggs and stock making the bread pudding a bit more luxurious.

    How to Make Savory Bread Pudding

    Saute leeks in olive oil and butter until softened. Add garlic, and saute for another inutes.

    Add mushrooms and chopped herbs and saute until mushrooms just begin to soften. Season with salt and pepper.

    In a large bowl, whisk the milk, eggs and stock together and add the cubed bread, mushroom and herb mixture and grated cheese and toss everything well.

    Add stuffing to a buttered casserole dish and bake for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

    A Few Tips

    • Make ahead for Thanksgiving up to two days in advance. Assemble and then bake an hour before serving.
    • This recipe is highly customizable, use different styles of bread or other roasted vegetables such as butternut squash.

    More Thanksgiving Favorites

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Zest

    Roast Turkey with Citrus, Herbs and Zaatar

    Roasted Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate Molasses

    A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.

    Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks, Mushrooms and Gruyere

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.
    4.75 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 421 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups cubed ciabatta or sourdough
    • Olive oil for drizzling
    • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
    • 1 large leek cut into half moon shapes
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
    • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms cut in half
    • 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary
    • 1 tbsp. chopped sage + extra for garnish
    • 4-5 sprigs of thyme leaves removed and chopped
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 ½ cup grated Fontina and/or Gruyere
    • 2 whole eggs
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to dry out the cubes.
    • Meanwhile, butter the inside of a casserole dish and set aside.
    • Drizzle a sauté pan with olive oil and add butter and sauté leeks over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
    • Add mushrooms and chopped herbs and sauté everything for 3-5 minutes, until mushrooms just start to soften. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and stock together and add cubed bread, mushroom mixture, and grated cheese. Toss together
    • Transfer the stuffing to the buttered dish, top with more sage and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
    • Once done, let bread pudding cool down for a few minutes before serving.

    Notes

    This recipe is highly customizable and can be scaled up or down easily.
    Feel free to substitute roasted squash in lieu of mushrooms.
    Can be made ahead up to two days in advance, just assemble and bake an hour before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1356IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 634mgIron: 3mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let us know by leaving a comment and 5 star rating!

    More Hearty & Flavorful Vegetarian Recipes

    • Indian spiced cauliflower latkes served with a bright mint chutney.
      Indian Spiced Cauliflower Latkes with Cilantro Chutney
    • Savory mashed sweet potatoes recipe garnished with smoked paprika butter and fresh thyme.
      Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Recipe for potato and leek gratin with fresh thyme.
      Potato Leek Gratin
    • Roasted sweet potato salad with salad mix, creamy goat cheese, citrus and candied pecans.
      Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    • Print

    Weeknight Mediterranean Shopping List

    Subscribe to get the Mediterranean shopping list and to be the 1st to get brand new recipes!

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Samantha! I started this blog for my love of world cuisine and cultural flavors! You’ll find everything here from Jewish recipes, Middle Eastern, Italian and more!

    More about me →

    Holiday Recipes

    • Latkes on a blue plate.
      Mom's Crispy Potato Latkes
    • Pistachio crusted lamb chops that are cut with a medium rare center.
      Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops
    • The perfect Holiday cookie, Italian wedding cookies are light as air with almonds, powdered sugar and lots of butter!
      Italian Wedding Cookies
    • Button mushrooms stuffed with boursin cheese make an elegant appetizer.
      Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
    • How to Make Marzipan Fruits
    • Boneless rib roast on a plate with mashed potatoes.
      Herb Crusted Boneless Rib Roast

    Order My Latest Cookbook!

    One Pot Mediterranean cookbook cover
    Buy This Book Online
    Buy from Amazon Kindle
    Buy from IndieBound
    Buy from Barnes and Noble
    Buy from Amazon
    One Pot Mediterranean
    Buy now!

    Trending Recipes

    • Julia Child's Salad Nicoise
    • Creamy and easy tomato mascarpone sauce with parmesan and fresh basil.
      Creamy Tomato Mascarpone Sauce with Pasta
    • Steamed clams in white wine with garlic.
      Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
    • Pearled couscous with colorful roasted vegetables.
      Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
    • Turkish Sumac Onions
    • Easy French seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, clams and halibut.
      Simple Bouillabaisse Recipe (French Seafood Stew)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured In

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 · Samantha Ferraro · Little Ferraro Kitchen · All Rights Reserved