Potatoes and Mushroom Gratin

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   Place the mushrooms in a small bowl filled with warm water.

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   Soak the mushrooms for about 30 minutes until softened.

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   Drain, chop coarsely and set aside.

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   Slice the potatoes very thin and place in a container.

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   Fill with water until the potatoes are covered.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Place the butter in skillet and turn heat to medium.

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   When the butter starts foaming, add mushrooms, soaked wild mushrooms, and thyme.

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   Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the liquid is evaporated.

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    Add salt and pepper.

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    In a bowl mash the blue cheese until smooth.

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    Add the cream and mix to dissolve the cheese.

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    Spread the bottom of a baking dish with a little butter.

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    Place one third of the potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish.

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    Spread evenly half of the mushrooms on the potatoes.

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    Add a layer with half of the remaining potatoes, a spread on top the remaining mushrooms.

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    Top with the remaining potatoes.

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    Pour the cream mixture on top of the potatoes.

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    Top evenly with the grated parmigiano cheese.

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    Bake for about 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender, the cream is absorbed and the surface is golden.

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    Serve hot spooning from the dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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