Potato and Mushroom Gratin

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min.
Yield 8 servings
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“Rich, decadent and indulgent, this creamy recipe is laced with wine and makes a perfect take-along side dish for potlucks or open houses. It looks impressive and is always a huge hit!” Laurie LaClair - North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

  • 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Marsala wine
  • 3 large potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cubed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Add wine; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Arrange a third of the potatoes in a greased 10-in. round shallow baking dish. Layer with half of the mushroom mixture, cheeses, basil and another third of potatoes. Repeat layers. Pour cream over top. Dot with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 426 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

“Rich, decadent and indulgent, this creamy recipe is laced with wine and makes a perfect take-along side dish for potlucks or open houses. It looks impressive and is always a huge hit!” Laurie LaClair - North Richland Hills, Texas
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