Monday, October 14, 2013

Cheesy grits and mushroom saute

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (4-ounce) packages mushroom blend, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • grits/polenta 
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes. Add herbs and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup broth, juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook grits as desired. Stir in half of cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Divide polenta among 4 gratin dishes; top with remaining cheese. Broil 5 minutes. Top each serving with 1/2 cup mushrooms.

Adapted from Cooking Light 

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