Baked Polenta with Balsamic Mushrooms

Name: Baked Polenta with Balsamic Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 14 baby bella mushrooms, stemmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2.5 cups water; 2 cups half-and-half; 0.75 cup polenta; 0.75 cup diced Swiss cheese; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon black truffle salt, or more to taste

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Mushrooms roasted with balsamic vinegar are nestled in creamy, cheesy polenta in this bake that doubles as a vegetarian main dish or side.

Recipe by LauraF

Published on January 14, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1 9x13-inch baking dish

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

674	Calories
47g	Fat
42g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 674
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	60%
Saturated Fat 25g	126%
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 1550mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 634mg	49%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 844mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.