Potato and Mushroom Gratin

By eaglezfan6

simple and delicious mar/apr 2010

Ingredients

• 2 jars 4 1/2 oz each sliced mushrooms
• 3 shallots finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp marsala wine
• 3 large potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp butter cubed
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Add wine cook and stir for 2 minutes.

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.

Bake uncovered, at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until potatoes are tender.