Description
This Creamy Garlic Polenta With Mushrooms is the ultimate cozy, quick dinner idea that brings together rich garlic-infused polenta and perfectly sautéed mushrooms. Whether you’re searching for an easy recipe for a cold night or a healthy snack that’s still comforting, this dish delivers. It’s naturally gluten-free, incredibly flexible, and makes an excellent addition to your breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or meatless food ideas rotation. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a small gathering!
Ingredients
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prep your ingredients: clean and slice mushrooms, mince garlic, grate Parmesan, and chop parsley.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms and sauté without stirring for 2 minutes to brown. Then stir and cook until tender. Add half of the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1 more minute. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring milk and water to a gentle boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low and stir often for 20–25 minutes until creamy.
4. Stir in remaining garlic, butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper into the cooked polenta. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
5. Spoon polenta into bowls, top with sautéed mushrooms, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Whisk polenta slowly into hot liquid to prevent lumps.
Caramelize mushrooms by letting them sear undisturbed for a few minutes.
Use fresh Parmesan and whole milk for the creamiest results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg