Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) butter
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • ¹/₃ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¹/₃ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cut bottom crust and short ends off bread and discard. Cut remaining bread with crust into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups loosely packed). Place cubes in very large bowl. Add oil, thyme, and garlic; toss to coat. Spread cubes out on lar...

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