Rice and mushroom gratin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
  • Rice : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
• Mushroom Sauce
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized, chopped
  • Mushrooms : 8 ounces, sliced
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Milk : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
• Gratin Topping
  • Bread crumbs : 1/2 cup cup
  • Parmesan cheese : 1/4 cup cup
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Cook the Rice
• In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the rice and salt to the boiling water.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
• Prepare the Mushroom Sauce
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are tender and lightly browned.
• Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring well to coat them.
• Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
• Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Assemble and Bake the Gratin
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a greased baking dish, spread the cooked rice evenly.
• Pour the mushroom sauce over the rice, spreading it out to cover the rice completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mushroom sauce.
• Dot the top of the gratin with small pieces of butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can add some grated cheese on top of the gratin before baking for an extra cheesy flavor.
• Serve the rice and mushroom gratin as a main dish or as a side dish with roasted chicken or grilled vegetables.

Information

• This rice and mushroom gratin is a comforting and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the mushroom sauce.