Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 lb. wild mushrooms sliced
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bunch of leeks sliced
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon each of dried basil sage and thyme
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 lbs. smoked mozzarella cheese shredded
• 6 cups challah or brioche bread cut in big cubes
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Saute mushrooms, garlic, leeks, basil, sage, and thyme in the olive oil
2. 2
   Whisk eggs, milk, cream and cheese in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   Add the mushroom mix and the cheese. Fold in the bread.
5. 5
   Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for about an hour at 350 degrees.