"Mellow Gruyere cheese, onions, and shiitake mushrooms combine in this creamy bread pudding...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and yellow parts only (leeks, ramps and/or spring onions)
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4 ounces thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
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3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1 (1-pound) loaf ciabbata bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
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1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
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4 eggs
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6 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese