Creamy Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

Name: Creamy Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms & Blue Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, (cleaned and stems removed); 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, (cleaned and stems removed); 2 shallots, (thinly sliced); 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar; ½ tsp Kosher salt; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 head of garlic, (halved); 4 cups water; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, (freshly grated); ¼ cup walnut pieces, (toasted); ¼ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese (); 2 Tbsp high-quality extra virgin olive oil (); ½ tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This creamy polenta, enriched with butter and freshly grated Parmesan, is the definition of comfort food. Topped with roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts, it’s layered with texture and flavor in every bite. Serve as a hearty vegetarian entrée or alongside a perfectly medium-rare steak for a memorable dinner. Naturally gluten-free.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:04:00 GMT