Eggs Benedict Bread Pudding

Ingredients
FOR THE PUDDING:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Duck Egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Canadian ham, diced
- 1 medium sized sourdough bread boule
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 Duck Egg Yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
TO MAKE THE PUDDING:
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a medium sized, oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick spray or butter.
STEP 2
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, chives, and rosemary.
STEP 3
Add the diced ham and stir through.
STEP 4
Cut the sourdough bread into thick slices and then into cubes about 1 square inch each.
STEP 5
Add the bread to the egg mixture and gently toss, making sure all of the bread cubes are being coated with the mixture.
STEP 6
Transfer the bread pudding to your prepared dish and gently pat down.
STEP 7
Spread out any concentrated spots of ham or herbs.
STEP 8
Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
STEP 9
Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until the center feels slightly springy to the touch.
TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
STEP 1
Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender.
STEP 2
Blend on low speed until incorporated.
STEP 3
Slowly add the melted butter to the mixture as it’s running on low speed until frothy.
STEP 4
Serve the sauce with individual portions of the bread pudding.