Miso Mushroom Gratin

A new twist on a classic: this Japanese-style gratin brings together deep, savory miso and flavor-packed mushrooms. The rich, savory notes of miso hidden within the creamy, melting white sauce coat the macaroni perfectly.

Ingredients

(Serves 4)
  • 8 oz. macaroni
  • 15 oz. mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 oz. Miso Paste
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 390 ml milk
  • 5 oz.mixed cheddar shredded cheese
  • 1 cup panko

Directions

  1. Boil the macaroni for the specified time. Cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Put half the butter in a large skillet and sauté the mushrooms over medium heat. Once the mushrooms are cooked through, sprinkle in the flour and stir-fry.
  3. Add the miso and milk, and stir with a spatula until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the cooked macaroni, half the cheese, and the remaining butter, and mix well.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a buttered gratin dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake in an oven preheated to 350℉ for 20–25 minutes.