Best 13 Mushroom Bread Pudding Bon Appetit Recipes

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"Mushroom Bread Pudding Bon Appetit" is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of mushrooms with the comforting texture of bread pudding. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even dessert. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for creating this delicious dish. From classic recipes that have been passed down through generations to innovative takes on the traditional, we will provide you with all the information you need to make a truly memorable "Mushroom Bread Pudding Bon Appetit." Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, you are sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WILD MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 cup heavy cream
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cubed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering baking dish
2 shallots, sliced
4 pounds mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped chives
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more to top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On a sheet pan put cubed bread. Toast it in the oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan melt the butter and saute the shallots until just wilted. Add the mushrooms and saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.
  • In a large bowl make custard, whisk together the cream with the eggs and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Add toasted bread cubes along with the chives, thyme and rosemary to the egg mixture. Stir in the sauteed mushrooms and mix in the grated Parmesan.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, top with more grated Parmesan, to taste.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Wonderful served as a brunch centerpiece or as a holiday side, this rich vegetarian casserole can be assembled in advance, refrigerated overnight, then baked just before serving. You could certainly prepare it day-of and let the bread soak for 15 minutes before baking, but allowing it to sit overnight will make it more tender. Delicate brioche is the ideal bread for this pudding, and it is available in most supermarkets, often in the form of hamburger rolls, which are a good size and shape for this dish. Challah is also a good option, but it's a bit denser, so it may take more than 15 minutes for it to soak up the custard.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, casseroles, custards and puddings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
1/2 pound mixed fresh mushrooms, such as cremini or shiitake, trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, if desired
2 small shallots, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
Black pepper
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and well washed
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
2 ounces grated Gruyère (about 1 cup)
12 ounces brioche (or 4 to 6 large brioche buns), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 ounce finely grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Add the dried porcini mushrooms and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board and finely chop; set aside. Carefully pour remaining mushroom liquid into a large bowl, leaving any grit behind.
  • In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high. Add fresh mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Add sage, shallots and chopped porcini, and cook, stirring, until shallot is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cognac, if using, season to taste with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and a big pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until wilted, 5 to 7 minutes. Return the mushroom mixture to the pan and stir to combine with the leeks. Remove from heat.
  • Add eggs to the large bowl with the mushroom liquid, and whisk to blend. Add cream, milk, cayenne, 1½ teaspoons salt and plenty of black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to combine, then add the Gruyère.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter, then add about 1/4 of the fresh mushroom mixture and arrange in an even layer. Arrange the bread slices on top in an overlapping pattern. Sprinkle the remaining mushroom mixture over top, tucking it in between the bread slices. Ladle the custard mixture over top, evenly distributing the cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight (see Tip).
  • When ready to cook, remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Top the pudding with Parmesan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set in the center (it may puff a bit). Run it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top, watching carefully. Let sit 10 minutes, then serve warm, topped with additional sage if desired.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Mushroom     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as crimini, button, portobello, and stemmed shiitake), thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cut bottom crust and short ends off bread and discard. Cut remaining bread with crust into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups loosely packed). Place cubes in very large bowl. Add oil, thyme, and garlic; toss to coat. Spread cubes out on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and slightly crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Return toasted bread cubes to same very large bowl.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, and bell pepper. sauté until soft and juices have evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add sautéed vegetables and parsley to bread cubes.
  • Whisk heavy cream, eggs, salt, and ground pepper in large bowl. Mix custard into bread and vegetables. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Sprinkle cheese over. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake stuffing uncovered until set and top is golden, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes.

WILD MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 2h45m

Yield Six to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups rich mushroom or turkey stock
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
4 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 cups stemmed and sliced wild mushrooms, preferably shiitakes and chanterelles (reserve stems to make mushroom broth, if desired)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 Small loaf brioche or challah, crust removed, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices and toasted on both sides

Steps:

  • Place the stock in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Whisk the milk, eggs and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt together in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the reduced stock mixture and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic and thyme and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Line the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan with a layer of bread slices. Top with half of the mushroom mixture. Repeat the layers and top with a third bread layer. Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap the dish and press the bread down into the liquid. Cover the pan with foil and place in a roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake until the pudding is set and the top is puffed and browned, about 2 hours. The pudding can be made ahead and reheated. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOM AND LEEK BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups (1/2-inch-diced) bread cubes from a rustic country loaf, crusts removed
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, small-diced
4 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts (4 leeks)
1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and 1/4-inch-sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup medium or dry sherry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (6 ounces), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to brown. Stir in the leeks and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the leeks are tender. Stir in the mushrooms, tarragon, sherry, 1 tablespoon salt and 11/2 teaspoons pepper and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Off the heat, stir in the parsley.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, chicken stock and 1 cup of the Gruyere. Add the bread cubes and mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. Stir well and pour into a 2 1/2-to-3-quart gratin dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set. Serve hot.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 mini bread puddings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (8-ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 baguette, day old, cubed

Steps:

  • Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the mushrooms. Add the sausage and stir over the heat until browned and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and let the egg and bread mixture sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove the egg mixture from the refrigerator, add the sausage and mushrooms and stir to combine. Ladle the bread pudding mixture into the muffin tins and bake until set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the puddings from the muffin tins to a serving platter and serve. Reserve 3 puddings for the Round 2 Recipe, Savory Bread Pudding Bites with Apple Mustard Sauce.
  • Use the leftovers from this recipe to make Savory Bread Pudding Bites with Apple Mustard Sauce .

MUSHROOM AND GRUYèRE BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as crimini, button, and stemmed shiitake), thinly sliced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms,* broken into pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup Madeira
2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
3/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fresh mushrooms and onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add dried porcini; sauté until mushrooms are brown, about 8 minutes. Mix in tarragon and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Add Madeira to same skillet; boil until reduced by half, stirring, about 1 minute. Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl to blend. Whisk in Madeira, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Arrange 6 bread slices over bottom of prepared dish. Top with mushroom mixture, half of Gruyère, and half of Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining 6 bread slices. Drizzle egg mixture over; press gently to submerge bread. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle remaining Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over bread pudding. Bake uncovered until bread pudding puffs and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Dried porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets.

MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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This uncomplicated savoury bread pudding is a great sidedish, when served with a steak or roast beef. It can be served hot, or at room temperature.

Provided by emmalee1942

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups seasoned croutons
4 cups milk, scalded
4 eggs, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Heat the milk until bubbles form around the sides of the pan. Pour over the croutons. Stir in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Saute the mushrooms, onion, salt and pepper in the melted butter until the onions become translucent. Cool briefly, then stir into the bread mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 8" or 9" square baking dish. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a larger pan of hot water 350 degrees, 45-50 minutes, until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.9

WILD-MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Wild-Mushroom Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefOnTheMoon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thickly sliced
6 ounces oyster mushrooms, thickly sliced
6 ounces cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 portabella mushrooms, stems and gills removed, caps thickly sliced
4 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
5 large eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups crustless day-old French bread, cut in 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add all mushrooms, garlic, basil, parsley, sage and thyme and sauté until mushrooms are tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend.
  • Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Stir in mushroom mixture.
  • Transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over. Bake until pudding is brown and puffed, and set in center, about 1 hour. Serve warm.
  • Serves 6 as a side dish.
  • 90.2% would make this recipe again
  • I'm revisiting this recipe, made it and rated it as three forks two years ago. This time I believe it deserves a resounding four. First, I made half again as much because people love it and it makes great leftovers-reheating in the microwave works very well.
  • Second, I more than doubled the proportion of wild mushrooms, this time using a few ounces of oyster and shiitake, with lots of crimini and portobello. I think you can use any combination of wild mushrooms but it's important not to cut them up too small. You'll think they'll never fit in the baking dish when you start the saute but they cook way down.
  • Third, since I found the flavor a bit bland last time even after adding more of everything, this time I used all fresh herbs, tripled the equivalent amounts, and doubled the garlic. I also added four chopped fat shallots to the saute.
  • Fourth,I used fat-free half and half, quite rich enough, lots of pepper, and nine cups of day-old challah bread with the crust still on.
  • Fifth, I was very liberal with the cheese, this time using both freshly grated romano and asiago in the body of the bread pudding and sprinkled on top. I'll admit to at least three quarters of a cup of each but it could easily have been more.
  • Last, I didn't want to worry about coordinating the baking with the many other dishes I prepared for Christmas, so I baked the bread pudding the day before and reheated it, covered, for maybe forty minutes at 350.
  • This dish now ranks as amazing in my book. It's succulent and earthy with herbs and mushrooms, and the texture is both firm and spongy. It's a great vegetarian, but not vegan, main dish and the flavor just gets deeper and deeper the longer it sits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 274.5, Sodium 502, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.5

SAVORY WILD MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Smoked mushrooms are the heart of this rich, custardlike stuffing dish, adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's "From Emeril's Kitchen" cookbook. For a complete holiday meal, serve with his Turkey Breast with Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herbs and Roasted Carrots with Fresh Thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
Smoked Mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup lager beer
5 large eggs
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
3/4 cup freshly grated Gouda cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated white cheddar cheese
3/4 pound stale white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fine dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large deep skillet over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and have given off any liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beer to deglaze pan and cook, stirring, until mixture is almost dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well combined. Add onion-mushroom mixture and cheeses; stir to combine. Add bread cubes and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add bread crumbs, shaking baking dish to coat. Pour egg mixture into baking dish and cover with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil. Transfer to oven and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking until pudding rises, is firm in the center and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.

WILD-MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



Wild-Mushroom Bread Pudding image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Fall     Winter     Parsley     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups (1/2-inch) fresh bread cubes (preferably brioche or challah; about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 pounds mixed fresh wild mushrooms such as chanterelle, cremini, and oyster, trimmed
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups half-and-half
4 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Equipment: 8 (6-ounce) ramekins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Bake bread cubes in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Tear or cut mushrooms lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
  • Cook shallot in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until liquid mushrooms give off has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in mushrooms and bread cubes until coated well and let stand 10 minutes for bread to absorb some of egg mixture.
  • Meanwhile, butter ramekins, then put a round of parchment in bottom of each and butter parchment.
  • Spoon mixture into ramekins and bake on a baking sheet until firm to the touch, 30 to 35 minutes. Unmold puddings and discard parchment.

WILD-MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thickly sliced
6 ounces oyster mushrooms, thickly sliced
6 ounces crimini mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, caps thickly sliced
4 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
5 large eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups 1-inch cubes crustless day-old French bread (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add all mushrooms, garlic, basil, parsley, sage and thyme and sauté until mushrooms are tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture. Transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over. Bake until pudding is brown and puffed, and set in center, about 1 hour. Serve warm.

BREAD STUFFING WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON



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Categories     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
3/4 pound bacon (about 12 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 medium)
3 cups chopped celery
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread bread cubes on 2 baking sheets. Bake until bread cubes are dry and crisp, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer bread to large bowl.
  • Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings from skillet. Add chopped leeks and celery to skillet and sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Pour mushroom mixture over bread cubes. Add bacon and toss to blend. Mix in 2 cups broth. (Stuffing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Beat eggs and baking powder in small bowl to blend. Mix eggs into stuffing; moisten stuffing with more broth if stuffing is dry. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake stuffing until cooked through and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for a sturdier bread pudding that will hold its shape better.
  • If you don't have any day-old bread, you can toast fresh bread in the oven before using it.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful bread pudding. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms in butter until they are browned and tender. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Use a flavorful cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère, for a more cheesy bread pudding.
  • Add some herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the bread pudding for extra flavor.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Conclusion:

Mushroom bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a brunch, lunch, or dinner. With its savory flavors and creamy texture, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to use up your leftover bread, give mushroom bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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