MUSHROOM AND BLUE CHEESE POTATOES AU GRATIN

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Categories Potato

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium potatoes ( 2 lbs) peeled ( if desired) and thinly sliced
3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
1 med onion chopped
2 large garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons oliv e oil or cooking oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 cups milk
4 tsps snipped fresh sage
1 cup crumbled blue cheese 4 ozs

Steps:

1 Preheat oven 350 degrees Grease a 3 qt rectangular baking dish set aside In a large saucepan cook potatoes in boiling lightly salted water for 5 mins, drain and set aside 2. For sauce, in a large saucepan cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in hot oil over med heat until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly Stir in sage Remove from heat. 3. Layer half of the potatoes in prepared dish. Pour in half of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Cover dish with foil Cover and chill remaining cheese 4. Bake for 35 mins Uncover and sprinkle top of gratin with remaining cheese. Bake for about 35 mins more or until potatoes are tender and top is golden. Let stand for 10 mins before serving Makes 8 side dishes