12snails shelled and washed or if using canned rinse well and let soak in water for several minutes
6tablespoonbutter
1chopped garlic clove
2cupmushrooms
⅓cupwine
⅓cupcream
1tablespoonflour
¼teaspoondried tarragon
1cupgrated mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4
Grease a casserole
Then melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and 2 cups mushrooms, stir, and cook about 5 minutes.
Whisk wine, cream, flour, and tarragon, until smooth and slowly add to saucepan bringing to a boil, stir often for 10 minutes, salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
Arrange mushrooms and snails in a casserole dish, cover with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
Place in oven until golden, about 12 minutes.
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