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Wild Mushroom & Gruyère Cheese Bread Pudding

Savory Wild Mushroom & Gruyère Cheese Bread Pudding Bliss

This Wild Mushroom & Gruyère Cheese Bread Pudding is a savory delight with earthy mushrooms and melted cheese, perfect for vegetarians or a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Dried Porcini Mushrooms Soak in boiling water to rehydrate
  • 1 cup Fresh Cremini Mushrooms Clean and slice before adding
  • 1 cup Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms Clean and slice before adding
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
For the Bread Base
  • 6 cups French Bread Use stale bread for best results
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing and topping
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley For garnish
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until rehydrated, then chop and strain the liquid.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic and onion for about 5 minutes. Then add fresh mushrooms and thyme, cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, grated Gruyère, reserved porcini liquid, salt, and pepper.
  5. Tear the stale French bread into bite-sized pieces and mix into the custard until thoroughly coated.
  6. Fold in the sautéed mushrooms into the bread and custard mixture.
  7. Grease a baking dish and pour in the combined mixture, spreading it evenly.
  8. Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight.
  9. Dot the top with remaining butter and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stale French bread for best results. Customize with different cheeses or vegetables as desired.

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