Cheesy Mushroom and Pancetta Bread Pudding | Saveur

Cheesy Mushroom and Pancetta Bread Pudding | Saveur

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Caramelized onions and mushrooms, a pinch of cayenne, and tangy crème fraiche turn this pillowy white bread pudding savory.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. rendered bacon fat or unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (2 ¼ cups)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> lb. mixed, cleaned wild mushrooms such as chanterelles, shiitake, hen-of-the-woods, and cremini (about 6 cups)
  • One 2 ½ inch thick slice pancetta, diced (⅔ cup)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp. dry white wine
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup whole milk
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cayenne
  • 8 ½ inch thick slices soft white bread, cut in ½-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Comté (4 oz.)
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup crème fraiche

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