Polenta Gratin With Mushrooms And Fontina Recipe

A light and easy recipe for a creamy polenta gratin, bursting with the earthy flavors of sautéed mushrooms and the rich, nutty taste of Fontina cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this 20-minute wonder will impress your family and friends!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 601.3 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Polenta Gratin With Mushrooms And Fontina

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How to Make Polenta Gratin With Mushrooms And Fontina

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. Lightly grease an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Arrange pre-cooked polenta slices (about 1 cup cooked polenta, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces) in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping.
  4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
  7. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 2 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce and 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped.
  9. Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly over the polenta slices.
  10. Top with 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded.
  11. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the gratin is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

12g

Carbs

39g