Baked mushrooms casserole is a favorite of mine, and as Thanksgiving dinner is approaching rapidly, I’ve decided to experiment with my original recipe, to make it more suitable for the holiday.
So I’ve added some cubed sweet potatoes to the mixture and also decided to bake the mixture in muffin pans instead of in a large casserole pan. I was happy with the results: the combination of mushrooms and sweet potatoes brings out the best of the flavors, textures and colors of both. I’ve also liked how the individual bakes are so much easier to serve. I will definitely make these again very soon.
The bakes are not only tasty, but also very versatile. They are perfect as a side dish for meat or poultry, as a light lunch or dinner when served with a small green salad, or as part of a weekend brunch buffet.
If you want to serve these bakes at their best, bake them as close to serving time as possible. To make this easier, the mixture can be made in advance (up to a day) and kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature and mix well before baking.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Makes: 16
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup small diced red and white onions
1 Tbs oil + 2 oz (60 grams) soft butter
1 Tbs salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 package (8oz, 225 grams) white mushrooms, legs removed and sliced
1 package (8oz, 225 grams) Baby Bella mushrooms, legs removed and sliced
¼ cup flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
2 cups sweet potato medium cubes (from 1 large)
½ cup coarsely grated white aged cheddar
½ cup coarsely grated yellow aged cheddar
½ cup thick yogurt or sour cream
3 XL eggs
½ cup bread crumbs
1 Tbs chopped fresh rosemary
Dash of Cayenne pepper
1. Place the onions, oil, butter, salt and pepper in a large pan. Mix and sauté on medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms, mix and sauté until they soften.
2. Add the flours mix well and cook for a minute, to let the flour absorb the liquids. Gradually add the stock while whisking, to avoid lumps. Bring to an almost boil, reduce the heat and cook for a minute. Add the mustard and mix.
3. Add the sweet potato cubes and the grated cheeses. Mix well and cook for a minute, until the cheeses melt. Turn off the heat and add the yogurt or sour cream. Mix well and let cool to warm temperature. Add the eggs and mix. Add the bread crumbs, rosemary and Cayenne and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Place 16 baking paper cups in muffin pans.
5. Fill the paper cups with the mixture and bake for 30 minutes, or until the bakes are puffed and golden.
6. Transfer to a rack and let cool a bit before serving.
Oh wow it looks so amazing!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I’m going to give this one a try.
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Glad to hear. I hope you’ll enjoy the results and I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Anything with that many mushrooms just must be good! I have an old cookbook called “Meal in a Muffin” with many such recipes, but . . . MUSHROOMS! I’m IN!
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I agree – mushrooms are so great in so many dishes. The sweet potatoes made them even better. 🙂
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delish!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Mushrooms and sweet potatoes??? Sounds incredibly good!
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It was an experiment that ended up quite well! 🙂
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Very nice
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Thank you! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
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Yum! These look like Tasty Eats indeed. 🙂 Bookmarking this one to make for a holiday brunch. The addition of the sweet potato sounds perfect!
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Thank you Nancy! 🙂 I really liked the combination and I hope you’ll enjoy it as well.
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looks very delicious!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I’ve never heard of a baked mushroom casserole – how about that? These look great – what an excellent idea to add sweet potato and to make ‘mini bites’!
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Thank you Cecile! I’m glad you liked the idea.:)
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Hmmmm Ronit! You know what little tigers like best 😀 I’m thinking of making something like these but you gave me a great idea here. Perfect for an appetiser for typical French dinner!
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Thank you Marta. The bakes are really perfect as an appetizer. For a French-theme dinner, you can switch the cheeses to French ones. Worked great! 🙂
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yum! Perfect Thanksgiving bites, yes. All the best for your holiday season, too 🙂
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Thank you Liz. I’m glad you liked the idea. 🙂
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this looks amazing! I definitely have to try it 🙂
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Thank you! I hop you’ll enjoy the results. 🙂
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Happy thanks giving!!
Mouthwatering recipe!!
-fatima
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Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. 🙂
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🙂
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