Truffled Roasted Mushrooms on Garlic Polenta

Makes about 12 rounds
Time 35 min

This delightful appetizer brings together the earthy flavor of mushrooms and nutty Fontina cheese.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    4 cupsmilk
    1 tablespoonminced garlic
    1 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 cupcornmeal
    1 cupshiitake mushrooms, washed and stemmed
    3 ounceswhite truffle oil
    3 ouncesFontina cheese
    Fresh basil
    Balsamic glaze

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Method

Preheat the oven to 450°F.


Bring milk, garlic, pepper and salt to a boil over medium heat.


Slowly whisk in cornmeal, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.


Transfer to a small sheet pan and smooth with a spatula. Set aside to cool.


Toss mushrooms with truffle oil, salt and pepper on a large sheet pan.


Roast until tender, 15-20 minutes.


Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut polenta into rounds.


Sear both sides in a hot pan over high heat for 1 minute.


Arrange polenta rounds on a platter and top each with roasted mushrooms.


Grate cheese over tops.


Garnish with basil and balsamic glaze. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

160

Total Fat

11g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

10mg

Sodium

290mg

Total Carbohydrate

13g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

6g

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