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 grated Parmigiano Reggiano; ¼ cup walnut pieces (toasted); ¼ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese (); 2 Tbsp high quality extra virgin olive oil (for serving); ½ tsp flaky sea salt (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This creamy polenta with butter and freshly grated Parmesan is topped with roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts. This is a hearty, elegant vegetarian entrée or side dish, perfect for cooler evenings. If serving with a main, I recommend a medium-rare steak! Gluten-free.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:34:01 GMT