Baked Polenta With Mushrooms |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Perfect! Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups water |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/2 cups coarse or medium cornmeal |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon dried sage |
7 tablespoons grated parmesan |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced thin |
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper |
6 ounces fontina, grated (about 1 1/2 cups) |
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil.
2. Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the sage.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until very thick, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
5. . Meanwhile, butter an 8-by-12-inch baking dish.
6. In a large frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat.
7. Add half the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and sage, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.
8. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes. Remove.
9. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms, 1 tablespoon each butter and oil, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and sage, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
10. Pour half the polenta into the baking dish and spread in an even layer. Top with half the mushrooms, followed by half of the fontina and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
11. Repeat with the remaining polenta, mushrooms, fontina, and Parmesan.
12. Bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
13. Wine Recommendation: To contrast with the cheese here, look for a wine with both good acidity and well-delineated fruit flavors.
14. The earthy red-berry flavors and refreshing tartness of a Bourgogne Rouge, the basic red wine of Burgundy, will be perfect.
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