Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Ingredients

• 3 pounds assorted wild mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and cut bite-size
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 – 2 shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ cup chopped fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons sea salt, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
• 8 eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 ½ cups cream
• 3 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 10 cups cubed brioche or other quality bread, tough crusts removed, and dried overnight