## Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe (Italian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Italian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Cuisine:** Italian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe:
* 1 cup Corn meal – coarse
* 1 cup Milk
* 3 cups Water – (or 4 if you want it thinner)
* 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – crushed
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 2 tablespoon Butter
* Salt – to taste
* 16 Button mushrooms – sliced
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 4 cloves Garlic – finely minced
* Parsley leaves – Handful
* 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – crushed
* 2 teaspoon All Purpose Flour (Maida)
* 1/2 cup Vegetable stock
* 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil – or butter
* Salt – to taste
* Parmesan cheese – grated or shaved
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe:
1. To begin with Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms, first bring water and milk to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Once it is boiled, add bay leaf, salt and pepper.
3. Once the mixture starts boiling, gradually add the corn meal (in a stream) stirring constantly.
4. Keep stirring/whisking till the mixture begins to thicken.
5. Reduce the heat and cook till it is thick, stirring frequently for about 35-40 minutes.
6. Add a little water if required to make it thin and whisk.
7. Stir in the butter and whisk again.
8. The next step is to make the mushrooms.
9. Heat oil in a pan and add onion and garlic.
10. Saute it for about 1-2 minutes.
11. After 1-2 minutes, add the flour and cook for a few seconds.
12. Later, add the mushrooms and stir.
13. Add salt, pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.
14. Add the stock and cook till the sauce thickens a bit.
15. Take off the heat, add parsley and mix and your dish is ready to be served.
16. To serve, take a serving dish.
17. Ladle the hot creamy Polenta and serve the mushrooms over the Polenta, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
18. Serve Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms with Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach for a perfect weekend dinner.
### Tips for the Best Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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