Mushroom Gratin With Asiago Cheese Food

STUFFED ASIAGO-BASIL MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place mushroom caps in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, Asiago cheese, basil and pepper in a food processor; process until blended., Drain juices from mushrooms. Fill each with 1 rounded teaspoon mayonnaise mixture; top each with a tomato half., Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

ASIAGO & GRUYERE POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth.
• 2. Slowly add half and half while the processor is running. Set aside.
• 3. Combine Gruyere and Asiago cheese; set aside.
• 4. Layer one-third of potato slices in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle potatoes with salt to taste.
• 5. Pour one-third of cottage cheese mixture over potatoes.
• 6. Top with one-third of shredded cheese mixture.
• 7. Repeat two more times with remaining ingredients.
• 8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 50 minutes.
• 9. Remove cover and continue baking 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.
• 10. Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.

MUSHROOMS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add wine or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes. , Combine the flour, sour cream, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; stir into mushrooms. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. Transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

MUSHROOM GRATIN

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the onions until they begin to color, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute until they release their liquid, then until it is evaporated and mushrooms are nicely browned, about 18 minutes. Stir in the vermouth and cook for 3 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Stir the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the white sauce, the chives, nutmeg, fennel seeds and salt and pepper. Mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Divide the mixture among 4 ovenproof ramekins or custard cups. Spread a tablespoon of the remaining white sauce over each portion and sprinkle generously with Gruyere. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

MUSHROOM GRATIN WITH ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, wine and salt/pepper mix and cook until all the liquid evaporates. Add cream and reduce to a sauce consistency. Taste for seasoning. Transfer mixture to an ovenproof dish and top with the Asiago cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts.