Potato and Mushroom Gratin (Nigella Lawson)

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Nigella Express

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic-infused olive oil
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely sliced to make 4 cups

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°; butter a shallow baking dish or gratin.
2. Bring the sliced potatoes, milk, wine, salt, and pepper to a boil in a large pan, stirring occasionally; leave at a simmer while you get on with the mushrooms.
3. Melt the butter and garlic oil in a skillet over med-high heat; add in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Pour the mushrooms and their garlicky juices into the pan of potatoes, stir to mix.
5. Transfer to the gratin dish; bake for 45 minutes or until piping hot, and crisp on top.

Reviews

[dimensionally transcendental]

Very easy, and very quick. Prep time was only 20 minutes, not 40! I have a mandolin so I guess that helps with the thinly slicing. Also, it keeps well so is great for a dinner-party.