BROILED POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHEESE

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I love mushrooms and was really drawn to this recipe. I haven't tried it yet. It comes from the cookbook Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home, and I am posting it for the Zaar World Tour.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup boiling water (optional)
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms, in pieces (optional)
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
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
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mild provolone cheese, shredded
ground black pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 371.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.7

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