Cheesy Mushroom Casserole (Printable Version)
Comforting casserole featuring mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, and herbs. Ideal for a vegetarian side or main dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Vegetables
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450 grams sliced baby Bella or crimini mushrooms
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
→ Dairy
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100 grams shredded Gruyere cheese
→ Herbs and Spices
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried parsley for garnish
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2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Oils
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60 milliliters olive oil
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
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Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, chopped onions, and kosher salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and it mostly evaporates, approximately 10 minutes.
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Incorporate the minced garlic, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir and cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
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Transfer the mushroom mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the top.
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Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until hot and bubbling. Remove from oven, sprinkle with dried parsley, and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced flavor, combine various mushroom types. Additional vegetables like spinach or bell peppers may be added. Store leftovers refrigerated up to three days.