CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM STUFFING CASSEROLE

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM STUFFING CASSEROLE image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1 chopped large Ontario Onion
2 minced, cloves Ontario Garlic
8 oz (250 g) sliced, fresh Ontario Mushrooms
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp (15 mL) each of chopped fresh thyme and rosemary or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried
4 cups (1 L) cubed French bread
2 cups (500 mL) grated Cheddar cheese
3 Ontario Eggs
2 cups (500 mL) chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8 cup (2 L) baking dish. In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir often. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, thyme and rosemary. In large bowl, combine onion and mushrooms with bread cubes and cheese. In medium bowl, combine eggs with stock, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture and combine gently. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed, set and golden.