Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

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

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

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.
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.
Arrange potatoes in an even layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mushrooms and sauce mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.