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Bacon Polenta with Sautéed Mushrooms

The flavors in this bacon polenta are out of this world! Topped with sautéed mushrooms, this is the ultimate side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped bacon (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
  • 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towel. Pour out bacon drippings, leaving just 2 tablespoons dripping in the skillet.
  2. Add shallots and saute until just starting to turn brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta. Cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is soft and thick, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. While the polenta is cooking, heat olive oil in another large skillet set over medium heat. Add crimini mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender and just starting to brown. Stir in fresh thyme. Remove from heat. Season with freshly ground black pepper and lightly with salt (remember, there will be salt in the polenta from the bacon and the chicken broth).
  5. Just before serving, stir the reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Divide the mixture across 6 plates (I typically serve this as a side) and top the polenta servings with even amounts of the mushroom mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in WP Recipe Maker calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion (⅙ of recipe) Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Potassium 540mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion (⅙ of recipe)
Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 540mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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