Savory Potato and Mushroom Bake: A Hearty and Delicious Meal

Savory Potato and Mushroom Bake: A Hearty and Delicious Meal

Ingredients

Potato Batter:

• • 3 potatoes (700 grams / 24.7 oz), peeled and boiled

• • 30 grams butter (1 oz)
  • 50 ml milk (1.7 fl oz)
  • 1 egg

• 150 grams flour (5.3 oz)
• Salt, to taste

Filling:

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 1 carrot, grated
  • A bunch of spring onions, chopped
  • 500 grams mushrooms (17.6 oz), chopped

• • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

• • Sunflower oil (for frying)
  • 100 grams cheese (3.5 oz), grated
  • Fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Prepare the Potato Batter:

1. 1. Boil Potatoes: Peel and boil the potatoes until tender.
   2. Mash Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and milk until smooth.
   3. Mix Batter: Allow the mashed potatoes to cool slightly. Then mix in the egg, flour, and salt until you achieve a smooth batter.

Prepare the Filling:

1. 1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and grated carrot. Sauté until softened.
   2. Cook Mushrooms: Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
   3. Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then add Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

1. Finish Filling: Stir in the chopped spring onions and remove the pan from heat.

Assemble the Dish:

1. 1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (360°F).
   2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 22cm (8.6 in) baking dish with sunflower oil.

1. Layer Batter and Filling: Spread half of the potato batter evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the mushroom filling, then spread the remaining potato batter over the filling.
2. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.

Bake:

1. 1. Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

1. Cool and Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped dill.
2. Slice and Serve: Cut into slices and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty and delicious meal!

Preparation Time

• • Preparation Time: 20 minutes

• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings

This recipe serves approximately 6-8 people.