Mushroom Bread Pudding
Indulge in the savory flavors of this delightful Mushroom and Egg Bread Pudding. The combination of earthy mushrooms, fragrant green onions, and a hint of sherry bring a rich and hearty depth to this dish. With a golden, puffed-up top and a satisfyingly soft center, each bite is a delicious union of flavors and textures. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or as a unique side dish for your next gathering, this recipe is sure to become a treasured favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, white
- and tender green portions
- 2 tsp. minced fresh marjoram or 1 1/2 tsp. dried
- marjoram, crumbled
- 1 lb. white button or cremini mushrooms, thinly
- sliced
- 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
- 7 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 tsp. hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 baguette, cut into 1-inch-thick diagonal slices
- (about 16 slices)
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 325°F. Generously butter a baking dish.
- In a large fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the green onions and marjoram and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring once or twice, until the mushrooms release their juices, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Whisk in the half-and-half and hot-pepper sauce. Add the bread slices and let stand, stirring gently once or twice, until the bread is moist and soft. Arrange half the bread slices in a single layer in the prepared dish. Spread half the mushrooms over the bread. Arrange the remaining bread slices over the mushroom layer, then top with the remaining mushrooms. Pour any egg mixture remaining in the bowl evenly over all.
- Bake until the pudding is puffed and golden and the center is just set, about 45 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm. Serves 8 to 10.
- An exclusive online recipe from Williams-Sonoma Collection Series, <i>Thanksgiving,</i> by Michael McLaughlin (Simon & Schuster, 2001).
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