"Going beyond the customary side dishes for beef (mushrooms and a gratin), we've combined all the luxurious flavor of wild mushrooms sautéed in cream with good buttered toast for these single-serving puddings, giving every guest a perfect mix of crisp, golden surface and warm, melting interior...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups (1/2-inch) fresh bread cubes (preferably brioche or challah; about 5 ounces)
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1 1/2 pounds mixed fresh wild mushrooms such as chanterelle, cremini, and oyster, trimmed
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1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 cups half-and-half
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano