Wild Mushroom Bread Stuffing - 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)