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Polenta with Old Cheddar, Caramelized Shallots and Mushrooms

Polenta with Old Cheddar, Caramelized Shallots and Mushrooms is a volume 9-05 may 2006 recipe made with Chicken Stock Or Vegetable Stock, Fresh Thyme Or Pinch Dried Thyme, Cornmeal, Canadian Old Cheddar, and Butter. Serves 4. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 3
• 3 cup
• 1 1/2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat stock to boiling, add thyme and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Gradually add cornmeal, whisking constantly.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Remove mixture from heat, add cheese and stir until completely melted.

5. 5

   Spread mixture in loaf pan.

6. 6

   Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour or until polenta is firm.

7. 7

   In the meantime, melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat and brown shallots and mushrooms.

8. 8

   Add maple syrup and stir until vegetables are caramelized.

9. 9

   Deglaze pan with wine and vinegar and boil to reduce by half.

10. 10

    Cut polenta into 4 equal pieces using a knife or a pastry cutter.

11. 11

    Top with shallot and mushroom mixture.

12. 12

    Garnish with a wedge of cheese and a sprig of thyme.

13. 13

    Gouda or Oka.

14. 14

    Prep. time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes.

15. 15

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Claudia; 22 May 2006. www.fareshare.net