"This rich, custard-like stuffing is also a great main-course option for vegetarians at the Thanksgiving table; it would be nice with a salad for brunch or lunch, too...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 large garlic clove, minced
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
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1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as crimini, button, portobello, and stemmed shiitake), thinly sliced
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
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1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
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1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
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3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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8 large eggs
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese