Brioche Mushroom Stuffing Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 to 10 cups)
• 12 ounces mixed exotic mushrooms
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, white and light green parts thinly sliced
• 1 rib celery, trimmed and chopped (optional)
• 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly slivered
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or peeled roasted chestnuts
• 1/4 cup Cognac or bourbon (optional)
• 5 large eggs (preferably organic)
• 3 cups heavy (whipping) cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (sea or kosher), or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste