Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe

Step 1: To begin with Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms, first bring water and milk to a boil in a large saucepan

Step 2: Once it is boiled, add bay leaf, salt and pepper

Step 3: Once the mixture starts boiling, gradually add the corn meal (in a stream) stirring constantly

Step 4: Keep stirring/whisking till the mixture begins to thicken

Step 5: Reduce the heat and cook till it is thick, stirring frequently for about 35-40 minutes

Step 6: Add a little water if required to make it thin and whisk

Step 7: Stir in the butter and whisk again

Step 8: The next step is to make the mushrooms

Step 9: Heat oil in a pan and add onion and garlic

Step 10: Saute it for about 1-2 minutes

Step 11: After 1-2 minutes, add the flour and cook for a few seconds

Step 12: Later, add the mushrooms and stir

Step 13: Add salt, pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes

Step 14: Add the stock and cook till the sauce thickens a bit

Step 15: Take off the heat, add parsley and mix and your dish is ready to be served

Step 16: To serve, take a serving dish

Step 17: Ladle the hot creamy Polenta and serve the mushrooms over the Polenta, garnished with Parmesan cheese

Step 18: Serve Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms with Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach for a perfect weekend dinner