Vegetarian Suppli With Cheese And Porcini Mushrooms Recipes

VEGETARIAN SUPPLI WITH CHEESE AND PORCINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the porcini mushrooms and hot water. Let stand until the mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes. Drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid. Chop the mushrooms and place in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add the soaking liquid . To make the suppli, line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Drop 1 tbls. of of the risotto mixture on the bread crumbs. Place 1 cheese strip and 1 teaspoons of the porcini mixture in the center of the risotto mound. Top with 1 tbls. of the risotto mixture.
• Using your hands, gently form the risotto, cheese and porcini into a cylinder. Roll in the bread crumbs to coat. Move to the baking sheet. Repeat to make 12 suppli.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 250*F.
• In a large saucepan, add oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat to 350*F. Working in batches, fry the suppli, turning occsionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Move to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining suppli.
• To serve, transfer to individual plates. Enjoy!

POTATO GRATIN WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND MASCARPONE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place porcini and 1 cup boiling water in medium bowl. Place small bowl atop mushrooms to keep submerged. Let soak 20 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop mushrooms.
• Melt butter with oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Whisk 1/4 cup Parmesan and next 4 ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• DO AHEAD: Mushrooms and cheese mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.
• Preheat oven to 325°F Butter wide shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange 1/4 of potato slices in bottom of dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Scatter 1/4 of mushrooms over. Repeat. Spread half of cheese mixture over, shaking dish to settle. Repeat with remaining potatoes and mushrooms in 2 layers each; spread remaining cheese mixture over. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over. Place gratin dish on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake gratin until top is brown and sauce is bubbling at edges, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let gratin rest 15 minutes before serving.
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Tent loosely with foil and rewarm in 300°F oven 20 minutes.

PORCINI MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine dried porcini mushrooms and boiling water; let stand 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Remove with a slotted spoon; rinse and finely chop. Discard liquid. Set aside mushrooms. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add portobello mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheeses, salt and reserved porcini mushrooms., Drain pasta; add to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.