Ingredients

2 ounces bread, such as Italian, French, or ciabatta (crusts removed), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup) 

1/2 cup whole milk 

4 slices bacon, chopped 

1 small onion, finely chopped 

1 small celery stalk, finely chopped 

1 garlic clove, minced 

1 package (5 ounces) mixed wild mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced 

1/4 cup dry Marsala or white wine 

2 large eggs, lightly beaten 

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

Preparation

In a large bowl, toss bread with milk; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium, until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until they have released their liquid, about 4 minutes. Add Marsala; cook until evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

Squeeze excess milk from bread; return bread to bowl. Add mushroom mixture, eggs, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Use immediately, or refrigerate, up to 1 day.