Potato and Mushroom Bake

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or your choice)

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella)

• 1 cup cream or milk

• 2 tbsp butter, for greasing the dish

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.

2. Sauté mushrooms and onions:
   In a skillet, melt a little butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.

3. Layer potatoes and mushrooms:
   Arrange a layer of potato slices in the baking dish, then a layer of the mushroom-onion mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of potatoes.

4. Add cream and cheese:
   Pour cream or milk evenly over the layers. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

5. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

6. Serve:
   Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.