Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms And Cheese Recipe

Name: Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water (optional); 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms, in pieces (optional); Polenta; 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cornmeal; Mushroom Mixture; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, diced (use 2 cups if you omit the porcini); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Cheese Toppings; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mild provolone cheese, shredded; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup boiling water (optional)
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms, in pieces (optional)
Polenta
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
Mushroom Mixture
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, diced (use 2 cups if you omit the porcini)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon salt
Cheese Toppings
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mild provolone cheese, shredded
ground black pepper

1
If you use the porcini mushrooms, pleace them in a bowl, cover with the boiling water, and set aside for about 10 minutes.
2
In a saucepan, bring the 3 cups water and salt to a rapid boil.
3
Add the cornmeal in a thin, steady stream, whisking to prevent lumps.
4
Lower the heat to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking until the polenta thickens.
5
While the polenta cooks, strain the porcini mushrooms and rinse them.
6
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, garlic, and porcini on medium heat until the oil is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in the wine and add salt.
8
Simmer gently for another minute or two.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
Spread the polenta in and oiled pie plate or casserole dish.
11
Sprinkle the mozzarella on the polenta.
12
Spoon the sauteed mushrooms over the mozzarella and finish with a layer of the smoked cheddar and/or provolone.
13
Add pepper to taste.
14
Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is golden brown, and serve bubbling hot.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup boiling water (optional), 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms, in pieces (optional), Polenta, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms And Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms And Cheese

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