CHEESY MUSHROOM STUFFING

Cheesy Mushroom Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
12 ounces wild mushrooms, sliced
2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, grated
12 cups 3/4-inch cubes stale crusty white bread (about 14 ounces)
1 1/4 cups grated fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 1/4 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then add the scallion whites, shallot, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the shallot is softened, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully add the brandy. Return to the heat and cook until the pan is dry, about 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the bread cubes, mushroom mixture, 1 cup each fontina and cheddar, the scallion greens and parsley. Let sit 30 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the egg mixture.
Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Add the stuffing and top with the remaining 1/4 cup each fontina and cheddar. Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour. Let sit about 20 minutes before serving.