Savory Bread Pudding

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 large green apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 pound Fresh Pork Sausage
1 pound small fresh chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and dried
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
10 sprigs winter savory or thyme, leaves only, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
2 leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced into 1/4 inch half moons
3/4 pound day old sourdough bread, crusts removed, cut into 1 inch cubes
5 large eggs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Black truffle, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

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