Potato and porcini bake

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 200 g fresh porcini mushrooms, cleaned and cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and cook until golden.
4. Add the porcini and garlic and cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are golden.
5. Add the stock and cook for a few more minutes until some of the liquid has evaporated.
6. In a large bowl, mix the potatoes with the porcini and onion mixture.
7. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, grated cheese (if using), salt and pepper.
8. Add the egg mixture to the potatoes and mix well.
9. Transfer the potato and porcini mixture to a greased baking dish.
10. Bake for about 45–50 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.