Mushroom and Cheese Gratin

Name: Mushroom and Cheese Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup, finely diced onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup, grated Gruyere cheese; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

A French-inspired gratin with earthy mushrooms and a rich, creamy sauce made with equal parts milk and cream.

Cuisine: French

Category: One Pot

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup, finely diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup, grated Gruyere cheese
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Step 3: Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth. Bring to gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper until melted. Remove from heat.
Step 5: Spread sliced mushrooms in a baking dish. Pour sauce over mushrooms, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.