Wild Mushroom-Potato Gratin

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Wild Mushroom-Potato Gratin

Dried mushrooms add intense flavor to this take-off on scalloped potatoes.

1 oz. dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled, thinly sliced (1/4 inch)
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded Asiago cheese

1. Place mushrooms in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes or until softened. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup mushroom liquid. Rinse mushrooms under water to remove any sediment. If using shiitakes, remove and discard stems. Slice mushrooms.

2. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 6-cup gratin or 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 to 40 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in mushrooms, cream, 1/4 cup reserved mushroom liquid, salt and pepper. Add potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Carefully spoon mixture into gratin dish. (Recipe can be made to this point up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Baking time may need to be increased 5 to 10 minutes.) Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened. Let stand 10 minutes.

6 servings

PER SERVING: 390 calories, 28 g total fat (17.5 g saturated fat), 6 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 100 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber