INGREDIENTS
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2 cups whole milk
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2 cups low-salt chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
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1/2 cup (packed) coarsely grated Comte cheese
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), thickly sliced
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1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
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1/3 cup crème fraîche or whipping cream
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
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1/3 cup (packed) coarsely grated Comté cheese