Description
Cheesy mushroom casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with layers of savory mushrooms and melted cheese that make weeknight meals feel special. Creamy, hearty, and simple to prepare, this dish turns ordinary ingredients into something deliciously satisfying your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F, preparing a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet, heating over medium flame. Add ½ cup finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce 2 cups sliced mushrooms and 1 teaspoon dried thyme to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and soften completely.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine your sautéed mushroom mixture with 1 cup cooked rice, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the bowl, blending until your mixture looks creamy and consistent. Sprinkle in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly with a spatula. Scatter an additional ¼ cup cheese across the top for extra golden coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for exactly 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and become more cohesive before serving.
Notes
- Choose cremini or shiitake mushrooms for deeper, richer flavor that elevates the entire casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa to maintain the creamy texture.
- If cutting carbs, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter alternative.
- Experiment with different cheeses like gruyère or fontina to customize the dish’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg