Delicious cheesy mushroom ragu served over polenta squares. A quick and easy vegetarian entree or appetizer idea. Sophisticated taste without the fuss!
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Mushroom Ragu Over Polenta Squares
Welcome to paradise! This dish will transport your taste buds and nostrils into pure bliss. This mushroom ragu is not only quick to make, but it is also delicious, addictive, and sophisticated.
I just love it when simple flavors are put together to become something magical. The polenta is both flavorful and creamy while the mushroom ragu is bold and meaty. Finally, what brings this dish to a whole new level is adding a combination of cheeses on top.
Let’s face it, your weekly dinner menu needs a new recipe to place in the rotation. This Mushroom Ragu with polenta is perfect! Not only is it gluten-free, it is also vegetarian. What I love the most is the versatility.
Cut them up into smaller squares and serve them as mini appetizers. Serve them stacked together as an entree, or not. Your choice. You can also cut them up in circles for a different presentation and if you’re pressed for time, use store-bought polenta (shhh I won’t tell). This dish is simple enough for a weeknight dinner, yet sophisticated enough for entertaining guests.
For the top of the dish and the polenta, I used Roth Ultimate Mac & Cheese blend. It has a combination of Grand Cru (a Roth Cheese original), Havarti, and Sharp Cheddar cheeses. Bold, silky, and irresistible.
I hope you can try this delicious Mushroom Ragu Over Polenta Squares at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.
Mushroom Ragu Over Polenta Squares
Ingredients
For Polenta
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Coarse Cornmeal or Polenta Flour
- 1 Cup Cheese shredded
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- Salt + Pepper to taste
- Cooking Spray
For Mushroom Ragu
- 24 oz mixed Mushrooms sliced (I used shitake and portobello)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 leaves hyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 Cup red wine
- 1/4 Cup heavy Cream
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 Cup Cheese shredded
Instructions
For Polenta
- Line an 8x8" square pan with foil. Spray all over with nonstick spray
- In a big heavy saucepan, boil the water with a bit of salt
- Quickly add the cornmeal and reduce the heat to low. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps
- When mixture becomes creamy and thick, about 3-4 minutes, add the butter, cheese, salt and pepper and mix with a wooden spoon until the cheese has melted
- Place polenta inside prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon
- Let the polenta cool in the fridge for an hour
For Mushroom Ragu
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the butter and olive oil
- Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
- Add the mushrooms and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms have softened. About 4-5 minutes
- Pour the wine and cook until the liquid has reduced significantly. About 3-4 minutes
- Add salt and pepper
- Add the heavy cream and stir until the mushrooms are creamy and the cream has reduced. 2-3 minutes
Assembly
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spray non-stick spray
- Remove cooled polenta from fridge
- Cut into equal squares and place on the lined pan
- Bake for 5 minutes on each side
- Divide the mushroom mixture in between the squares
- Sprinkle the cheese on top
- Place sheet pan back in the oven and bake for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
I would make Mashed Potato and Cheese Cakes
I love these recipes, these can be great for appetizers or entrees, thanks!
i’d make a decadent mac and cheese!
Your MUSHROOM RAGU OVER POLENTA recipe looks so delicious and I want to make it right away! I would make macaroni and cheese, I would use it in a dip, and make a quiche with this cheese.
first, a frittata. then mac and cheese, for obvious reasons. 🙂
English muffin pizzas in the toaster oven.
I’d plan to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
I would make baked potatoes with cheese on top.
I’d try to make a sausage risotto with that mmm
I’d like to make the recipe from their site for the Buttermilk Blue Crostini With Mushrooms . Looks delicious.
I would make a gourmet grilled cheese.
I would use these cheeses in my quiche, in homemade macaroni and cheese and on my favorite crostinis! Yum. Honestly….cheese is my favorite food. I have yet to try a type of cheese I dislike (other than yellow american singles…yuck!).
I would love to use these cheeses to make homemade ravioli, and I like to roll fresh garden herbs into the dough.
I would make potatoes au gratin
Oh, I would make ham and cheese potato pancakes.
I’d make some cheese fondue
I would make Bacon Cheddar Risotto
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I’d like the Buttermilk Blue Crostini With Mushrooms
I would make their Ultimate Flatbread Mediterranean Grilled Cheese recipe.
I would try making some kind of pizza.
I would love to use it and make a cheese fondue for dipping! We love having fondue dinners!
I would make a cheese fondue! Yum!
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I would make frittatas and Mexican dishes.
I would make lasagna or some other pasta bake.
I would love to make a spinach artichoke dip.
I like a grilled cheese and ham sandwich.
I would useit on my mexican night. put it on top of my refried beans adn inside my burritos.
I would make grilled cheese.
ham and cheese quiche would be amazing. Thank you
I would make something with polenta. That recipe looks good.
I would make some cheese ravioli!
I would like to make scalloped potatoes or turkey and cheese sub’s.
I would try the MUSHROOM RAGU OVER POLENTA SQUARES.
I would make an egg and cheese omelet
I would make some yummy paninis. With chicken, spinach, Roth Cheese, ranch, olives and mushrooms.
I would make grilled cheese sandwich
I would like to try it on a grilled cheese sandwich.
I would make the Ultimate BLT Mac and Cheese
I would make a sausage, egg and cheese casserole.
I would love to use it in macaroni and cheese! I am constantly trying to perfect my recipe!
Cheesy scalloped potatoes
I would make some baked potato.
I would love to make a grilled cheese!
I would make cheese omlets
I would make nachos.
I would make baked mac and cheese with bacon
i think id add it to some pizza some eggs i think it would be good on crackers at lunch
I would use it with eggs.
I would make some pizza
I would make stuffed mushrooms.
I would make mac and cheese
I would make homemade cheese ravioli and mac and cheese, yum!
I love mixing cheese + eggs, so def something for breakfast!
A chicken, cheese , broccoli bake would taste great at dinner with a salad.
I would make bean and fresh peppers nachos like we had tonight
I would make chicken and steak quesadillas!
I would use them as a garnish on various salads.
I would make quesadillas!
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I’d make tacquitos.
I would make Twice Baked Potatoes and Ham & Cran Monte Cristo.
I would make decadent macaroni and cheese!
I would make black bean tacos and cheese
Mac and cheese or casseroles!
I would love to try the Polenta dish but also Eggplan Parmesan too.
That polenta recipe looks amazing – I would probably try that. I’d also make a cheese omelet
I would probably just make a pizza or cheese sandwich. I’m not much of a cook.
I would make mac and cheese or burritos
I would make ham and cheese potato pancakes.
I’d like to try out the Ultimate Flatbread Mediterranean Grilled Cheese, yum!
I would definitely make a ton of recipes – cheesy potatoes, ham and cheese, pasta with cheese, etc. I think I could use this for about anything!
I would make some macaroni and cheese.