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1 challah, cut into cubes
4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups grated Swiss cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
6 eggs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Grease a 2-1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in dish. Whisk together milk, cream, cheese, eggs, tarragon, salt and pepper. Pour over bread cubes. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours or even overnight. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
For another savory dairy bread pudding try this mushroom and feta one.