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Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms & Cheese

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Creamy polenta with mushrooms and cheese made with simple ingredients for a warm, comforting vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 284
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup polenta coarse cornmeal
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese parmesan, mozzarella, or blend

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring water or broth to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
  2. Slowly whisk in polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 25-30 minutes until thick and creamy.
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and tender.
  6. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  8. Stir cheese into the polenta until melted and smooth.
  9. Serve polenta topped with mushrooms.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 903IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Stir polenta frequently for the creamiest texture.
Add more liquid if polenta thickens too quickly.
Serve immediately for best consistency.

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