Treasure Coast News, Business and Community November 2012 | Page 14

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Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into

1-inch pieces

1 1/2 pounds cremini or white mushrooms, halved

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk

1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, beaten

1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3/4 cup chopped shallots

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

4 cups trimmed and finely chopped chard or spinach

1 cup mushroom broth or reduced-sodium beef broth

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Preheat oven to 400°F.

Layered Mashed Potato and Mushroom Bake

6. 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.

7. Bake until hot throughout and the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.