Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + standing

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jan. 01, 2024
When I started cooking, the only mushrooms I used were the button variety. Now I love experimenting with different types. This recipe is so filling, it can be served as a meatless entree. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 pound each sliced fresh shiitake, baby portobello and button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon sherry, optional
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 pounds red potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. If desired, stir in sherry and cook until evaporated, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from pan.
  2. In same pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat.
  3. Arrange potatoes in an even layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mushrooms and sauce mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  4. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 442 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.