Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups heaped with 1/2-inch bread cubes (about 6 ounces), I used challah; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon butter, plus more for the baking dish; 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, or brown button mushrooms*, cut into pieces about the same size as the bread cubes; 1 splash white vermouth, about 2 tablespoons; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk; 1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock, preferable homemade; 3/4 cup shredded, aged, white Cheddar cheese, divided; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups heaped with 1/2-inch bread cubes (about 6 ounces), I used challah
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 cup chopped white or yellow onion
1 medium garlic clove, minced
8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, or brown button mushrooms*, cut into pieces about the same size as the bread cubes
1 splash white vermouth, about 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves
2 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock, preferable homemade
3/4 cup shredded, aged, white Cheddar cheese, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the cubed bread on a sheet pan and toast in a 350u00b0 F oven until somewhat dried, but not brown. Alternately, you can leave the bread out to dry overnight. It will lose some of its volume, but that's okay. Set aside.
2
Set a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter to the pan. When the butter has melted add the chopped onion and a good pinch of salt. Cook until the onion begins to soften and brown a little at the edges. Add the minced garlic and stir until it is fragrant, then add the chopped mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms brown and give off some liquid. Add the vermouth and cook until the liquid reduces to a glaze. Stir in the marjoram and check the mixture for seasoning, adding more salt (if necessary) and some pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3
Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole or gratin dish. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together with the cream and chicken stock. Add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Taste the custard mixture and adjust the seasoning to your liking with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold the dried bread cubes and the mushroom mixture into the custard, pressing the bread down into the liquid. Let stand while you preheat the oven.
4
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. When the oven is heated, transfer the bread and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press the bread down into the custard and smooth the top surface a little; sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
5
Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top is handsomely golden brown and the custard is set. The baking time will depend on the depth of the baking dish you have chosen. Serve hot and make sure every diner gets a portion of the crusty top. Leftovers can be refrigerated, tightly covered for 2 to 3 days.
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*If you have wild mushrooms available, you can substitute them for part of the total weight of the mushrooms.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups heaped with 1/2-inch bread cubes (about 6 ounces), I used challah, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon butter, plus more for the baking dish, 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding

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