Mushroom, Leek and Parmesan Bread Pudding

Name: Mushroom, Leek and Parmesan Bread Pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 255 grams baguette, cut into 1-inch dice; 227 grams cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 28 grams cup dried porcini mushrooms; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 6 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsps finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 4 mediums leeks, white and tender green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 454 grams assorted mushrooms, such as oysters, chanterelles and stemmed shiitakes, thickly sliced; 170 grams 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 8 servings Sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbsps finely chopped thyme leaves; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter; 355 milliliters hot water

This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 20g of protein, 38g of fat, and a total of 545 calories. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up sea salt and pepper, garlic cloves, leeks, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, soak the dried porcini in the hot water until softened, about 30 minutes.

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Water

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Bowl

Drain and finely chop the mushrooms, discarding any tough bits.

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Mushrooms

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet.

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Butter

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Add the leeks and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Leek

Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer.

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Garlic

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the assorted mushrooms and chopped porcini and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their liquid.

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Pour in the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.

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Wine

Preheat the oven to 37

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Lightly butter a 3-quart baking dish.

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Spread the diced bread in the baking dish and spoon the mushrooms on top. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

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Parmesan