Delicious Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Gratin Recipe

This creamy and savory potato and shiitake mushroom gratin is the perfect comfort food dish for a cozy night in. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and earthy shiitake mushrooms are baked in a rich and decadent cream sauce until bubbly and golden brown.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes. Top with half of the mushroom mixture.
5. Repeat with remaining potatoes and mushrooms.
6. In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream with grated gruyere cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Pour cream mixture over the potatoes and mushrooms.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
10. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

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