Three-Cheese Polenta With Sauteed Mushrooms and Ham

Submitted by JackieOhNo!

"I recently discovered the pleasures of polenta, which is actually pretty easy to make.  "

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups polenta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
• 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, preferably combination shiitake, oyster and white
• 3 ounces thinly sliced black forest ham (or prosciutto)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice

directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly butter shallow 6-cup casserole. Heat 2 cups broth in medium saucepan to boiling. Stir remaining broth and the cornmeal together until smooth, then gradually stir into boiling broth. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until polenta cleans side of pan, about 10 minutes.
3. Spoon half the polenta into prepared casserole and smooth top with spatual. Sprinkle with half the cheeses. Pour cream evenly over cheese. Spoon remaining polenta over top and smooth. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
4. Bake until bubbly and browned, about 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5. Meanwhile, remove stems from shiitakes. Trim stems of oyster and white mushrooms. Wipe all muhsrooms clean with damp paper towel. Cut large ones in half. Cut ham into thin slivers. Peel garlic and finely chop with parsley.
6. Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. When foam subsides, add shiitakes and saute, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add oyster and white mushrooms; saute, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add ham and garlic mixture. Cook, stirring constnatly, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with lemon juice and stir.
7. Serve polenta with mushrooms.