Savory Bread Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large bowl soak the bread crumbs in the milk for 30 minutes, and set aside.

3. 3

   In a skillet saute the leeks in 4 tablespoons of the butter for 5 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   Add the salt, pepper, thyme and sage, stir well to combine, and set aside to cool.

5. 5

   In a large bowl whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.

6. 6

   In another bowl, beat the yolks until they are light yellow and frothy.

7. 7

   Add the yolks to the bread mixture, and stir well.

8. 8

   Add the leeks, and stir well.

9. 9

   Using a rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the bread mixture.

10. 10

    Butter a 2-quart baking dish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

11. 11

    Add the bread mixture, and bake for 45 minutes until golden; serve immediately.

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