MUSHROOM POLENTA APPETIZERS

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Mushroom lovers will fall for this appetizer which has the flavor of Stroganoff. When I can't find tubes of prepared polenta, I make instant polenta according to package directions and cut out pieces with cookie cutters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tubes (1 pound each) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place polenta on greased baking sheets; brush with oil. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallot in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, parsley and thyme; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Add cream; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese., Top each slice of polenta with a rounded tablespoon of mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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