2 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 Tbs. water
Pinch salt
1 lb. (2 small) leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (white and light green parts only)
5 eggs
2-1/2 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)
1/4 lb. Fontina cheese, shredded
1/4 lb. Gruyre or Cantal cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon, chervil)
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
Pinch cayenne
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Description

This Dish Was Inspired By A Recipe That Georgeanne Brennan Brought Back From France And Shared With Her Friends At Chez Panisse. You Can Play Around With It By Trying Different Cheeses And Even Substituting Other Vegetables When Asparagus Isn't At Its Pea

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