Milk and Mushroom Gratin recipe

Name: Milk and Mushroom Gratin
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 500 g Potatoes; 250 g Mushrooms; 1 Onion; 400 ml Milk; 25 g Plain flour; 25 g Butter; 100 g Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

A savoury baked gratin with a creamy milk sauce and golden top. Earthy mushrooms and tender vegetables make it a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

40 min · Medium · French Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

500 g Potatoes
250 g Mushrooms
1 Onion
400 ml Milk
25 g Plain flour
25 g Butter
100 g Cheddar cheese
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	317 kcal
Protein	13.5 g
Carbohydrates	31.5 g
Fat	14.5 g
Saturated fat	8.1 g
Fibre	3.1 g
Sugar	4.6 g
Sodium	770 mg

Why this works

Moderate in energy with a decent protein hit, but fairly high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese, butter and added salt.

Potassium from potatoes. Potatoes contribute potassium, which supports normal blood pressure and muscle function.

B vitamins and selenium. Mushrooms provide B vitamins and selenium, which support energy metabolism and antioxidant protection.

Sodium and saturated fat caution. Cheddar, butter and the added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium and saturated fat.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5).
Slice the potatoes and mushrooms, then finely slice the onion.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook briefly, then slowly whisk in the milk to make a smooth sauce.
Season the sauce and stir in half the cheese.
Layer the potatoes, onion and mushrooms in a baking dish, pour over the sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

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