Mushroom Polenta Recipe
This mushroom polenta recipe is easy and delicious. Using the prepared polenta log is a great time-saving convenience and adding the creamy wild mushroom sauce that takes only minutes to prepare gives this dish the appearance that you spent all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients:
- 1 log prepared polenta
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tblsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. assorted exotic mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 Tblsp. cream cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tblsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°.
Slice polenta log into 16 equal slices and place in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on each piece of polenta and bake for 15 minutes.
In a large, nonstick skillet, over medium heat, add extra virgin olive oil and mushrooms. Cook for 7 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add cream cheese and water and stir until smooth and creamy.
Remove polenta from oven and arrange on serving platter. Top each piece of polenta with a spoonful of wild mushroom sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
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