Savory Bread Pudding

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with the black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic until pale yellow. Temper the eggs with some of the hot milk mixture and then return the eggs back to the main milk mixture, stirring constantly. Strain the custard if necessary.

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