Layered Mashed Potato And Mushroom Casserole Recipes

LAYERED MASHED POTATO AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a large pot. Place potatoes in a steamer basket, cover and steam over medium-low heat, replenishing the water as necessary, until the potatoes are fall-apart tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, working in two batches, place mushrooms in a food processor and pulse, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mushrooms are coarsely chopped.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add butter and mash until chunky-smooth. Gradually stir in buttermilk, egg and egg white and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they release their liquid and the pan is almost dry, 10 to 12 minutes. Add chard (or spinach) and continue to cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Add to the pan along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 1 minute.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• To assemble, spread half of the mashed potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle half the Parmesan over the potatoes. Spread the mushroom mixture on top and spread the remaining potatoes over the mushroom layer. Top with the remaining Parmesan.
• Bake until hot throughout and the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
• MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: Assemble through Step 6, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bake, uncovered, in a 400°F oven until hot, 50 minutes to 1 hour. To reheat, bake, covered, at 350° until hot, 40 to 50 minutes.

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARAMELISED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes, boil in salted water until fork tender. Drain and air steam your potatoes until they look dry and flaky. Mash with hot milk, butter, sour cream and salt, then fold in beaten eggs. The mixture will look runny but that's exactly what you are looking for.
• While the potatoes are boiling. Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat, covered with a lid for 10 minutes until tender, then uncover and add the mushrooms with thyme and garlic, stirl and continue cooking for 10 minutes longer until all liquid evaporates and the onions and mushrooms are caramelised.
• In a 9X13 inch or 3 Quart/Litre casserole dish layer the mashed potatoes with the mushroom and onion layer in the middle. Top the 2 tbsp of melted butter. Bake uncovered at 180C/350F for 25 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and puffed up. Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.
• Before serving fry the sage leaves in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Watch the sage leaves carefully as they burn quickly. Remove from the butter as soon as they start to curl and top the casserole. Reserve the sage flavoured butter for another use.

CREAMY MUSHROOM-POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash (do not add butter or milk)., In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Stir into potatoes along with sour cream, pepper and remaining salt. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese; dot with remaining butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

POTATO, SPINACH, & MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Grease 2 large baking sheets& set them aside.
• Scrub potatoes under cold water.
• Do not peel.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Place slices in a large bowl.
• Add 4 T olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to bowl.
• Toss the potatoes gently coating them as best you can.
• It is easiest to do by hand, but a little messy.
• Once tossed, lay potatoes out on prepared baking sheets.
• Try not to overlap.
• Cover pans tightly with aluminum foil& bake for 30 minutes (see below what to do while potatoes are baking).
• When done, remove pans from oven.
• Uncover to cool.
• Do not turn oven off.
• While potatoes are baking, heat remaining 2 T oil in a large pot.
• Add onions and cook over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add mushrooms until they throw off their juices (about another 5 minutes).
• Stir in spinach.
• then add salt& pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook til spinach wilts (about 4 minutes).
• Uncover and cook off any liquid in the pot.
• Remove the pot from heat and stir in ricotta.
• Grease a 13 X 9 inch baking pan.
• Line the bottom of pan with 1/3 of potatoes.
• Spoon 1/2 spinach mixture over layer of potatoes& sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese.
• Make another layer of potatoes, cover with remaining spinach mixture& another 1/3 of the cheese.
• Lastly, cover with remaining potatoes& sprinkle the rest of the cheese.
• Bake until the casserole turns golden brown on top.
• Approximately 25 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven& let settle for 5 minutes before cutting up slices.

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender. Drain; place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion, garlic salt and salt; beat until blended., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.