• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Toggle navigation Toggle user menu Toggle Search Everyday Dishes We Care About What People Eat
  •  eat
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Chicken Dishes
    • Dinner
    • Einkorn
    • Grilling
    • Lunch
    • One-Pan Meals
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Slow Cooker
    • Tailgating
    • Vegetarian
  •  sip
    • Summer Cocktails
    • Cocktails
    • Dessert Cocktails
    • Hot Drinks
    • Frozen Drinks
    • Non-Alcoholic
  •  einkorn
    • What is Einkorn?
  •  Holiday
    • Holiday Cookbook
    • Christmas
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Crafts
      • Home Decor
      • Kids Crafts
      • Style and Beauty
      • Organize
      • Baby Shower
      • Bridal Shower
      • Birthday
      • Graduation
      • Tailgating
    • Easter
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Hanukkah
    • Mardi Gras
    • Mother’s Day
    • New Years
    • Passover
    • St Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  •  video
    • What is Einkorn?
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Cooking with Einkorn
    • Delicious Desserts
    • Drinks
    • What’s for Breakfast?
    • Kitchen Tips & Tricks
  •  faves
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Drinks
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Blog
  • About
Crispy polenta with mushroom sauce recipe

Crispy Polenta with Mushroom Sauce

March 2, 2014

Don’t let the exotic name fool you—crispy polenta with mushroom sauce is a lot like grits with a mushroom cream sauce. Whether you decide to serve it as an appetizer or as an entrée, this recipe is rich with flavor and will leave you wanting more!

A word on substitutions—you can easily make a vegetarian version of this recipe by swapping the chicken stock for vegetable stock. We also used instant polenta for this recipe, but you can easily use the regular kind you have to cook—just follow the directions on the package.

Don’t have any Marsala wine on hand? Look for a dry red wine in your wine cabinet and voila, you’re ready to rock and roll! Choose any type of mushrooms you like in this dish—we went for cremini and button mushrooms because they’re cost effective and taste great!

Crispy polenta with mushroom sauce recipe

Crispy Polenta with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 491 kcal

what you'll need
  

  • polenta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup instant polenta
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • mushroom sauce
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large shallot minced (about ¼ c)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine or dry red wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp chives fresh or dried, minced
  • 1 tsp parsley fresh or dried, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste

let's do it
 

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan over high heat. Meanwhile, butter a 9" x 9" casserole dish then set aside.
  • When the water reaches a full boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Gradually add the polenta, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Once all of the polenta has been incorporated, add the salt and garlic powder and continue whisking.
  • Once the polenta begins to bubble, remove the pot from heat then add 2 Tbsp butter, stirring until the butter has melted and incorporated completely into the mixture. Add the Parmesan cheese then stir to combine. Pour the polenta into the prepared casserole dish then smooth the top into an even layer. Cover the polenta and refrigerate until it is completely set and can be cut into squares—about 1 hour.
  • While the polenta is chilling, prepare the mushroom sauce. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat then add 2 Tbsp butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted and is no longer foamy, add the mushrooms in an even layer then allow them to become brown and crispy before stirring. Continue cooking the mushrooms for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until all of the mushrooms have taken on a golden color around the edges.
  • Sprinkle the mushrooms with kosher salt then add in the shallot and garlic. Cook for another 5 mins, stirring frequently. Once the shallot and garlic have cooked for 5 mins, pour in the Marsala and cook until it has completely evaporated. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then add the chives and parsley and stir to combine.
  • Simmer the chicken stock in the mushroom mixture until it has reduced by about half, which will take about 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • When the liquid has reduced by half, pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer once again then reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mushroom sauce to bubble for about 2-3 mins to slightly thicken. Remove the sauce from heat then stir in 1 tbsp butter until it’s completely incorporated then set sauce aside.
  • Remove polenta from the refrigerator and cut into squares. The polenta should be firm and easy to cut and handle, almost like a brownie. Remove the squares from the pan then set aside.
  • In a separate skillet (a non-stick works best), heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter over medium-high heat until melted. Fry the polenta squares in the butter for 3-4 mins on each side until they are golden and crispy.
  • Transfer the crispy polenta squares to a plate and spoon generous amounts of the creamy mushroom sauce over the top and prepare to swoon. Enjoy!

One Last Thing

If your polenta gets a little sticky when spreading it in the casserole dish, just add a little butter or water to the mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1661mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Tried this recipe?Mention @EverydayDishes or tag #MyEverydayDish!

Find More
Italian, Vegetarian

Newest Recipes

BLT salad with avocado recipe

BLT Salad

Focaccia recipe how to make the best Focaccia bread

Garlicky Fluffy Focaccia

Tofu Meal Prep Recipes

3 Tofu Meal Prep Recipes

chopped potatoes in air fryer

Air Fryer Potatoes with Homemade Pesto – Vegan and Whole 30 Approved

Cacio e Peppe Corn on the Cob Recipe

Cacio e Peppe Corn on the Cob

Best buffalo chicken dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Don't Forget Dessert

homemade marshmallow recipe how to make smores at home

Homemade Marshmallow Recipe for Gourmet S’mores

Spiced Apple Vegan Cake

Spiced Apple Vegan Cake

paleo cookie skillet recipe

Paleo Cookie Skillet – Refined Sugar Free

Coconut milk Panna cotta with blueberries and thyme vegan desserts

Vegan Coconut Milk Panna Cotta

Gluten-Free Christmas Crack

Chocolate Ginger Linzer Cookies recipe how to make linzer cookies

Linzer Cookies – Chocolate and Ginger Flavored

Thirsty For More

Cranberry Orange Vodka Cocktail Recipe how to make cranberry vodka

Fizzy Cranberry Orange Vodka Cocktail

virginia black whiskey cocktail champagne whiskey cocktail recipe

Virginia Black Whiskey Champagne Cocktail

Baileys Hot Chocolate Recipe

Baileys Hot Chocolate

Mint Mudslide Recipe

Mint Mudslide

Vodka Mojito Recipe

Vodka Mojito

Skinny Coconut Water Cocktail Recipe

Coconut Water Skinny Cocktail

Easy Appetizers

healthy egg roll in a bowl keto friendly recipes

Keto-Friendly Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl

Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole Recipe

Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole

whole 30 chicken strips in air fryer

Whole 30 Chicken Strips – Air Fryer

are spring rolls vegan

Gluten-Free Vegan Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

how to make sweet potato fries in air fryer

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

homemade monkey bread recipe how to make savory monkey bread

Savory Monkey Bread

Our Favorites

bacon wrapped stuffed chicken

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

mighty fix sustainable kitchen products how to be more sustainable sustainability hacks sustainability tips eco friendly kitchen products

Sustainable Kitchen: The MightyFix

Dots Pretzels Chicken recipes homemade chicken tenders

Dot’s Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Homemade Ranch Dressing

homemade calzone recipes easy and delicious calzones

Sausage and Spinach Calzones

Dots Pretzels where to buy recipes trail mix savory trail mix

Savory Trail Mix with Dot’s Pretzels

best chocolate chip cookie recipe super yummy moist cookies grown up cookies

Grown Up Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dependable Sides

Watermelon basil salad recipe

Watermelon Basil Salad

Arugula salad with citrus dressing recipe

Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing

Kale Gratin with Parmesan Recipe

Kale Gratin with Parmesan

Gratin turnips recipe

Skillet au Gratin Turnips Recipe

Easy spinach and cheese stuffed rolls using pre-made dough

Cheesy Stuffed Spinach Rolls

Roasted fingerling and sweet potatoes recipe

Fingerling and Sweet Potatoes

What's For Dinner?

Grilled cedar plank grilled salmon

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Cabbage lasagna recipe

Cabbage Lasagna

Puff pastry pizza pockets recipe

Puff Pastry Pizza Pockets

Grilled halibut with pesto sauce

Savory Grilled Halibut with Pesto

Slow cooker pulled pork tacos with jalapeno pineapple salsa recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Slow cooker beef roast recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Roast

Brunch Must-Haves

Low-sugar strawberry parfaits recipe video

Low-Sugar Strawberry Parfaits Video

Best pumpkin bread recipe

Best Pumpkin Bread

No-bake energy bites recipe

No-Bake Energy Bites

Lemon zucchini muffins recipe

Low-Fat Lemon Zucchini Muffins

Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Blueberry coffee cake recipe

Blueberry Coffee Cake

You Might Also Like

paleo chicken salad healthy recipes

Paleo Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

coconut shrimp air fryer healthy whole 30 shrimp recipe

Whole 30 Coconut Shrimp – Air Fryer

best whole 30 approved recipes braised short rib and cauliflower mash

Whole 30 Braised Short Ribs with Cauliflower-Potato Mash

Paleo Shakshuka Recipe

Paleo Shakshuka

Whole 30 Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

whole 30 paleo gluten free healthy fish and chips with a sauce

Healthy Fish and Chips in the Air Fryer

Try our delicious and easy chicken recipes.

Chicken Recipes

Asiago chicken, baked chicken, casseroles, one-pot chicken dinners and more...
Quick and Easy salads that taste amazing

Seductive Salads

Tex-Mex, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Arugula, Quinoa, Kale, Apple, Broccoli, and more...
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

What's for Dinner?

Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keto Chicken Parmesan

savory pie recipe squash carrot onion vegan thanksgiving recipe

Savory Pie – Squash, Carrot and Caramelized Onion

Popular Side Dishes

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Whole 30 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Hasselback Butternut Squash Vegan Recipes Healthy Side Dishes

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Everyday Dishes

  • home
  • about
  • press

Categories

  • eat
  • sip
  • einkorn
  • holiday
  • create
  • faves

Contact

  • advertise
    •    – food media kit
  • contact us

Terms

  • terms of service
  • privacy policy

Join over 1 million fans & get our latest recipes sent to your inbox


Connect with Everyday Dishes

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2011 - 2020 CherylStyle, LLC & Everyday Dishes. All rights reserved.

Join Over 1 Million Fans!

Get our latest recipes
sent to your inbox.

Sign in or Register

Forgot Password?
Connect with:
Facebook Twitter
Don't already have an account?
Sign up now