MIXED VEGETABLES GRATIN

2-l/2 lbs. russet potatoes (about 4 large) scrubbed, cut into l/2″
pieces
3 large celery stalks, cut into l/2″ pieces
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into l/2″ pieces
l large green bell pepper, cut into l/2″ pieces
2 tbssp.s minced garlic
2 tbsps. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsps. dried, crumbled
l/2″ tsp. dried crumbled rosemary
l/2 stick butter, melted
l-l/2 cups grated Monterey Jack or Fontina cheese
Prehat oven to 400. Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Pour
butter over mixture and toss to coat. Season with s&p. Transfer
vegetable mixture to l3x9x2″ glass baking dish. Cover with foil and
bake until egetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring
occasionally, about 30 mins. longer.
Preheat broiler. Sprinkle mixture with cheese. Broil until cheese
melts and begins to brown, about 4 mins.
Serves 8. Bon Appetit March l993