Mushroom Bread Pudding

Name: Mushroom Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 8 cups bread cubes (about 12 ounces); 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided; ½ onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced; 1 (3.5- ounce) package shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced; 1 (3.5- ounce) package shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons vermouth or sherry; 2 tablespoons vermouth or sherry; 6 large eggs; 2½ cups half-and-half; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided; ½ cup (2 ounces) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation info

Makes
8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mushrooms

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

About

Use a flavorful sourdough bread (such as rosemary-sea salt) for maximum flavor. This easy-to-make-ahead dish works well as a side at brunch or dinner.

Ingredients

8 cups bread cubes (about 12 ounces)
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
½

Breakfast
Dinner
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease (with butter) a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until dried but not brown. Transfer to prepared baking dish.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high he