Wild Mushroom Dressing Recipe

Name: Wild Mushroom Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (combine with or substitute shiitake or chanterelle); ⅓ cup butter, melted plus; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups cubed egg bread (challah, 1/2 inch); 8 ounces cremini mushrooms; ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (combine with or substitute shiitake or chanterelle)
⅓ cup butter, melted plus
2 tablespoons butter
4 large garlic cloves, minced
8 cups cubed egg bread (challah, 1/2 inch)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)

1
Place dried mushrooms in small bowl; cover with boiling water.
2
Let stand 30-60 minutes or until soft.
3
Drain, reserving mushroom liquid; strain through cheesecloth.
4
Coarsely chop mushrooms.
5
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350.
6
Spray 11x7 inch glass or ceramic backing dish with cooking spray.
7
Combine 1/3 cup of the butter and garlic in small bowl.
8
Place bread in large bowl; toss with garlic butter.
9
Arrange bread on large rimmed baking dish.
10
Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally; place in large bowl.
11
Cook crimini mushrooms in remaining 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
12
Add to bread, along with chopped porcini mushrooms.
13
Pour 1 cup of the reserved mushroom liquid and broth over bread.
14
Add egg; stir to combine.
15
Gently stir in parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
16
Spoon into baking dish; cover with foil.
17
(Dressing can be made to this point 8 hours ahead.
18
Refrigerate).
19
Bake, covered, 30-40 minutes or until hot.
20
Drizzle with truffle oil.

1141

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (combine with or substitute shiitake or chanterelle), ⅓ cup butter, melted plus, 2 tablespoons butter, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Wild Mushroom Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild Mushroom Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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