This creamy side dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Experiment with mix-ins by trying your favorite cheeses and vegetables to vary the combination.
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things you'll need.
ingredients
4 cups hot Water
1 cup Quick-Cooking Polenta
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
2 cups Button Mushrooms (quartered)
1 cup Celery (sliced)
2 Shallots (sliced thinly)
3 Garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
Chili Flakes
1/2 cup White Cheddar Cheese (grated)
kitchenware
Saute Pan
Chef's Knife
Cutting Board
Ladle
Liquid Measuring Cup
Measuring Cup (set)
Measuring Spoons
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step 1
ingredients 4 cups hot Water 1 cup Quick-Cooking Polenta Salt and Pepper
instructions In a medium size sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Pour the polenta in in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Cook over a medium heat until the polenta is thick like porridge. Season with salt and pepper.
instructions In a large saute pan, heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Toss in the celery and season again. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
instructions Add in the shallots, garlic, a pinch of chili flake, and season with a pinch of salt. Pour in the polenta and stir to incorporate. Adjust seasonings.
step 4
ingredients 1/2 cup White Cheddar Cheese (grated)
instructions Add the grated cheddar off the heat. Stir a few times before pouring into a bowl to serve.
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