Exotic Mushroom Flan With Warm Spinach Salad | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, such as shiitakes, chanterelles, and oysters, wiped clean and sliced (about 6 cups)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup minced yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 8 large egg yolks
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• One 10-ounce bag fresh spinach, well washed and tough stems removed
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions