Chops' Mushroom Gratin With Asiago Cheese -- Lightened!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 14 cup vidalia onion (or sweet onions ~ chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 lb button mushroom (quartered)
• 14 cup white wine
• 34 teaspoon salt (use 1/2 teaspoon
• then taste before adding more!)
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 34 cup half-and-half cream
• 4 tablespoons asiago cheese (finely shredded)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and garlic, and saute, stirring occasionally until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms, wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and cook until all the liquid evaporates.
5. Add half & half and reduce to a sauce consistency.
6. Taste for seasoning ~ add more salt if necessary.
7. Transfer mixture into two ovenproof serving dishes sprayed with cooking spray; top with Asiago cheese.
8. Bake in a preheated 425F oven until the cheese melts, and is crusty ~ about 8-10 minutes.