Scalloped potatoes with mushrooms and white wine

Tender potatoes, sweet-tangy white wine and a creamy roux make this a Side to die for. We've prepared this dish more than once and, with each try, it turns out better than the time before.

When you serve a side this good, you can slack on the entreé (think pork chops or a rotisserie chicken).

Seriously. We love this one. You need to try it. Soon.

Rating: Truly 1/2 assed (Simple, but not ridiculously so)

Here's what you need and how you do it

3 baking potatoes (thinly sliced)

1 medium onion, chopped

3 Tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

1-1/2 cups milk, half-and-half or plain Silk Creamer

5 Tablespoons white wine

1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

Black pepper

Fresh rosemary (optional)

In a skillet, heat olive oil, onion, mushrooms, salt and pepper until the mushrooms have given up most of their moisture and the onions have turned transparent.

Meanwhile, heat butter, milk and wine in a separate sauce pan. Once warmed, whisk in flour and continue to heat until the roux has thickened.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Layer potatoes into a greased, shallow baking dish. Stir mushroom mixture into sauce and then spoon over the potatoes.

Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until potatoes are soft and sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary if desired.

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Comments

[Smalltown Mom]

I'm so totally making this on Monday for my birthday! But seriously, pork chops or rotisserie chicken is not slacking -- at least in my house...those are two of my guys' favorite meals!

[JoAnn]

This sounds so wonderfully different, I can't wait to try it. It would go great with some tenderloins off the grill.

[Meggie]

Just wanted to say that I love the concept of your blog: good, easy food. Can't wait to try some of the recipes!

[kcinnova]

My mouth is watering!
But please don't tell me pork chops and chicken are slacking... I feel pretty darn good on the nights I serve them!

[Amanda]

This looks great! I love mushrooms and potatoes. :)

[Mushrooms Canada]

This looks fabulous! I love using cream with mushrooms, and potatoes too, Yum! Some baby portabellas would also be delicious in this recipe. They are just a little bit more mature than a crimini, making them more flavourful and meaty! Thanks for sharing!
- Brittany

[Bald Outing]

that looks soooo good. i wonder if it would come out that way if i made it.

[Half Assed Kitchen]

Bald Outing: If you follow the recipe it should come out like this.