Broccoli Wild Mushroom And Duck Prosciutto Casserole Smothered In A Sharp Cheddar Cream Sauce Recipes

CREAM OF WILD MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel. Don't wash them! Separate the stems, trim off any bad parts, and coarsely chop the stems. Slice the mushroom caps 1/4-inch thick and, if they are big, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• To make the stock, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot. Add the chopped mushroom stems, the onion, carrot, the sprig of thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add 6 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. You should have about 4 1/2 cups of stock. If not, add some water.
• Meanwhile, in another large pot, heat the remaining 1/4 pound of butter and add the leeks. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leeks begin to brown. Add the sliced mushroom caps and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir for another minute, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add the mushroom stock, minced thyme leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the half-and-half, cream, and parsley, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and heat through but do not boil. Serve hot.

BROCCOLI WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place porcini in medium bowl. Pour 1 cup hot water over. Cover; let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer porcini to work surface. Chop porcini. Pour soaking liquid through strainer lined with wet paper towel and set over small bowl; reserve liquid.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add porcini. Pour in reserved soaking liquid. Boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
• Cook broccoli in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water; cool. Drain. (Mushrooms and broccoli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and broccoli; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI MUSHROOM BAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cheeses until smooth (sauce will be thick). Fold in the broccoli and mushrooms., Spoon into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

BROCCOLI MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, mushrooms, broccoli and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, egg whites, egg, mustard, pepper and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Drain vegetables; stir into soup mixture. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with potato chips and remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.