Mushroom and Cheese Brioche Recipe | Chuck Hughes
Level: Easy
Yield: 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
Calories: 862
Total Fat: 49 g
Saturated Fat: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 12 g
Protein: 53 g
Cholesterol: 472 mg
Sodium: 1186 mg
Ingredients
Truffle Bread Pudding
- 1 pound loaf brioche
- 4 cups milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 truffle, sliced, optional
- 2 cups sliced morel mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped button mushrooms
- 2 cups sliced oyster mushrooms
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 cups grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and freshly grated black pepper
Poached Eggs
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Salad
- 1 cup microgreens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the brioche into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk milk and eggs until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add brioche cubes, truffle shavings if using, and chopped thyme. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, saut morel, button, and oyster mushrooms with minced shallot for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir half the Gruyere into the brioche mixture, then fold in the mushrooms and shallots.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish. Top with remaining cheese and season. Bake 45 minutes until puffed and golden.
- For poached eggs: Fill saucepan with 3 inches cold water, add salt, and bring to boil. Reduce to gentle simmer, stir in vinegar, and swirl water.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl, then slide gently into water. Cook 3-3 minutes for desired doneness. Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper, and trim edges if needed.
- Top each bread pudding serving with a poached egg. Garnish with microgreens tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pro Tips: Use the freshest eggs for best shape. Any mushroom variety works as a substitute. Timing is key for perfect poached eggsgentle simmer prevents breaking.
Transform simple ingredients into this luxurious truffle-infused bread pudding, crowned with silky poached eggs. It's an effortless yet impressive dish that will have everyone at the table craving seconds!
