Beet Green Gratin

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound beet greens, cleaned and picked
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cups ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup crumbled crackers (recommended: Ritz crackers)

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
3. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sweat.
4. Add the beet greens and mix well.
5. Remove pan from heat.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and salt.
8. Combine everything and put into a lightly oiled 9 by 11-inch baking dish.
9. Top with the crumbled crackers and bake for 30 minutes covered.
10. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

butter, mushrooms, garlic, beet greens, kosher salt, egg yolks, ricotta, parmesan, salt, crackers

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/beet-green-gratin-recipe.html (may not work)