creamy polenta with wild mushrooms

8 Pinches 1 Photo
beulah, MI
Updated on May 8, 2022

Creamy cheesy mushroomy deliciousness

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup polenta or cornmeal
  • 2/1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1/4 cup each chopped shiitake mushrooms, trumpet mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and cremini mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium shallots chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons parmigiano -reggiano cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • microgreens

How To Make creamy polenta with wild mushrooms

  • Step 1
    Put the polenta and the heavy cream in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and simmer 45 minutes. If using instant polenta follow package directions.
  • Step 2
    In a large saute pan add the oil. Once the oil is hot add the mushrooms and saute about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, shallots and bay leaf and cook 3 more minutes. Add the white wine and stir up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Let moisture evaporate. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper
  • Step 3
    Add the cheese and butter to the polenta and stir until melted.
  • Step 4
    To serve arrange the polenta on a plate and top with mushrooms. Add more cheese if desired and garnish with microgreens.

Discover More

Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes