Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced assorted fresh wild mushrooms (8 oz, cremini, portobello, chanterelle, shiitake, oyster)
  • 2 medium shallots, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 cup dry sherry or 14 cup dry white wine
  • 8 ounces rosemary focaccia bread (cut into 1-inch pieces) or 8 ounces onion focaccia bread (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups light cream
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (4 oz.)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Method

  • Grease eight 10-ounce ramekins or individual casseroles; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in hot oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Carefully add sherry.
  • Simmer, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in focaccia pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, cheese, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour egg mixture over focaccia mixture, pressing with a wooden spoon to moisten all of the bread.
  • Divide mixture among the prepared casseroles.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325; bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean.