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Home » Breakfast » Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding

Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding

Created: March 24, 2016 Updated: April 12, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 4 Comments

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Comforting, delicious brunch idea that’s perfect for family weekends! Savory bread pudding made with ham, leeks, and dill flavored Havarti cheese.

Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding being lifted out of a baking pan with a spatula

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING

This is pretty much the best bread pudding I’ve ever made. I mean, I could be a little biased since I made, it but still…oh, my, gawd, this is delicious!

I love savory bread pudding recipes. Sweet bread puddings are great, but there is something about savory great puddings and savory quick breads that is special. May be because it’s more often that you see a sweet bread pudding or a sweet quick bread rather than a savory one, so it makes it more unique. For example, my favorite quick bread is actually savory, it’s Caprese Bread and it’s to die for. I love tomato, basil, and mozzarella flavor combination so much, I made another wonderful bread pudding with it.

This recipe is a super tasty way to use up your leftover ham from the holiday dinner.

Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding being lifted out of a baking pan with a spatula

When getting bread for this bread pudding, try to pick out a dense bread loaf. Some stores offer things like “bake at home” bead, which is bread that is already cooked, you just pop it in the oven for a few minutes. This type of bread tends to be denser than freshly baked at the bakery. If you can’t find bread like that, then chop an Italian loaf  you can find in a bakery section into 1/2 inch cubes, spread it out on a large baking sheet, and let them dry for about 24 hours.

Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding being lifted out of a baking pan with a spatula

Ham Leek and Cheese Bread Pudding

Pasta skillet made with sweet German smoked sausage, tomatoes, basil, leeks, and creamy sauce.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 559kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Italian bread
  • 0.75 - 1 lb ham
  • 6 oz dill Havarti cheese
  • 1 large leek
  • 7 large eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • When getting bread, try to pick out a dense bread loaf. Some stores offer things like "bake at home" bead, which is bread that is already cooked, you just pop it in the oven for a few minutes. This type of bread tends to be denser than freshly baked at the bakery. If you can't find bread like that, then chop an Italian loaf into 1/2 inch cubes, spread it out on a large baking sheet, and let them dry for about 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 13x9 casserole dish.
  • Spread cut bread in a casserole dish.
  • Cut off the dark green parts of the leek and discard. Wash and cut the leek in half, lengthwise. Slice each half into thin semi-circles. Add sliced leek to the casserole dish.
  • Dice ham and cheese and add it to the casserole dish as well.
  • Gently mix bread, ham, leek, and cheese to incorporate throughout.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, minced dill, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Carefully pour the egg mixture all over the bread mixture. Press gently.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 3mg
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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    March 25, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    This would be perfect for Easter Brunch — yum!! It looks so moist and full of flavor — I would like to dive in. I’m saving it for the next time the family is together for breakfast. Happy Easter!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Marisa, you too!

      Reply
  2. Joshua Hampton says

    March 25, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I’m usually indifferent towards bread pudding but I’m definitely curious about this savory bread pudding recipe of yours. I’m sure to give this a try.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 25, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      I hope you will try it, Joshua! It’s been a huge hit. It also works great for dinner with a side salad or some asparagus on a side.

      Reply

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