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How to Make Baked Polenta with Balsamic Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polenta, a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal, is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. In this recipe, we'll be transforming basic polenta into a comforting and flavorful dish by baking it and topping it with balsamic mushrooms. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in.

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Ingredients

  • 14 baby bella mushrooms, stemmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • ¾ cup polenta
  • ¾ cup diced Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon black truffle salt, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place mushrooms in a large baking dish, gill-side up. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over mushrooms. Crush thyme between your fingers; sprinkle over mushrooms.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate using tongs. Leave any accumulated juices in the baking dish.
  • Bring water and half-and-half to a boil in a large pot. Add polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Swiss cheese, sea salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour hot polenta into the same baking dish used to bake the mushrooms. Smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange mushrooms, gill-side up, in the polenta. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with truffle salt.

    • Nutrition

    674 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 1550mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 634mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 844mg

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