"Savory mushroom bread pudding explodes with the deep, rich flavors of the fruits of the forest. It's a great accompaniment to beef or game dishes and it can be made with rye or white bread. It's great napped with a demiglace, Madeira sauce or other rich, brown gravy. Here's a larger picture of savory mushroom bread pudding. Makes 6 servings of Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound cubed day-old rye or hearty white bread
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2 ounces dried Polish or porcini mushrooms
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1 cup boiling water
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1 tablespoon + 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon butter
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1 large finely chopped onion
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2 pounds assorted chopped mushrooms (shiitake, king trumpet, oyster, cremini)
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2 cloves minced garlic
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1 3/4 cups heavy cream
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5 large beaten eggs
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup grated hard cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano