Foraged Mushroom Gratin Recipe
Nov 12, 2012 3:01 pm
Savory roasted mushrooms with a crunchy top
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Photo: Ron Manville
Hearty, savory mushrooms hide under a cheesy, crunchy blanket of breadcrumbs. We'll take seconds, thanks.
Cookbook author, food and drink writer and Food Republic contributor Chris Chamberlain loaned us this dish from his new book, The Southern Foodie, which, by the way, sold like hotcakes on QVC. His mushroom gratin recipe makes a great side for a weeknight dinner, or a fancy yet comforting addition to a holiday meal. Use any kind of mushrooms you like, especially while they're in season.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup shallots, diced
2 quarts store-bought wild mushrooms, cleaned and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°. To make the crust, place the breadcrumbs in a food processor and blend on high until thoroughly processed.
- Add the cheese, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper and pulse to mix. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- To make the mushrooms, heat a medium sauté pan over high heat. Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. When the oil and butter are lightly smoking, add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute, until golden.
- Stir in the mushrooms and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cover the pan and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Uncover the pan and deglaze with the white wine. Cook until the wine is reduced to a glaze.
- Stir in the cream and cook until reduced by half.
- Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and reseason if necessary.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture into 4 ramekins and liberally sprinkle with the crust. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Level of Difficulty:
Moderate
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cooking Time:
50 minutes
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