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There’s a lot to love about polenta: it’s got plenty of complex carbs to keep you full, but it’s also gluten-free. Try our recipe for Polenta Bites With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina for a decadent dish that you can feel good about. We featured this during Wines ‘Til Sold Out’s Weekly Tasting Live! program, and discovered some amazing wines to pair it with. Read on for our suggestions.
Ingredients:
- 18 oz pre-cooked polenta, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 tbsp butter
- 32 oz assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, shiitake, etc.) cut into thick slices
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Sherry or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, coarsely grated
Instructions:
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- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush both sides of the polenta slices lightly with oil and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast polenta until lightly golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring periodically. Stir in vinegar and cook for another 2-4 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. (Mushroom mixture can be made one day ahead, kept in an airtight container,
and refrigerated.) - Divide mushroom mixture evenly among polenta rounds and top with shredded cheese. Put the baking sheet back in the oven and continue to roast until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Polenta with Fontina Cheese wine pairing suggestions:
You have a lot of options when it comes to matching our recipe for Polenta Bites With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina. In general, a Fontina cheese pairs well with a structured white wine like Pinot Gris. Some red wine alternatives include light, unoaked varieties with low tannins, like Pinot Noir or Barbera. A Syrah is an outstanding selection. But if you’re in a celebratory mood, why not treat yourself to a bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Rosé? It’s indescribably delicious together. You’ll find great deals among our selection of Last Chance Wines!