Mushroom and Cheese Brioche Recipe

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

1. Slice the brioche into 1-inch cubes.
2. 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.
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, saut morel, button, and oyster mushrooms with minced shallot for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir half the Gruyere into the brioche mixture, then fold in the mushrooms and shallots.
5. Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish. Top with remaining cheese and season. Bake 45 minutes until puffed and golden.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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!