These crispy Mushroom Polenta Bites are the perfect quick and easy bite-sized appetizer recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these mushroom polenta bites will surely be a hit with every dinner guest!
Thanksgiving is starting to sneak up on us! With just over two weeks to go, the question is, have you planned your menu yet? Suffice it to say I have not since my master’s is still consuming me; however, I’ll start planning with my mom soon! There is still time to create a killer menu for your Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving celebration, and today, I’m excited to share an appetizer that is perfect for your holiday table! This appetizer is anything but boring; it is full of flavor! These Mushroom Polenta Bites will be your favorite ‘new’ recipe of the year!
What’s the one dish non-negotiable for your holiday menu every year? For me, a traditional holiday table wouldn’t be complete without a sweet potato casserole. Served as a side dish but almost always eaten as a dessert. It’s perfectly flavored with cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg and then topped with an irresistible pecan/cornflake/brown sugar topping. Promise this is the only sweet potato casserole recipe you’ll ever need. And even though I don’t normally recommend trying a new recipe before a get-together, these mushroom polenta bites will be a keeper!
Ingredients: Mushroom Polenta Bites
- Mushrooms: I used baby bella mushrooms, but feel free to use your favorite mushroom in this dish!
- Polenta: The pre-cooked polenta log is the way to go! Already cooked and easy to slice, these will sauté up and be easier to prepare than homemade polenta.
- Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan tends to be more mild and allows the mushrooms to shine. However, you could use Parmesano Reggiano as well.
- Lemon: This helps to make the flavors pop. Microwave the lemon for 20 seconds to help the lemon create more juice. I only used 1/2 the lemon.
- Scallions: While this can be seen as just a garnish, the scallions help provide more flavor. Chives are also an option.
How To Make Mushroom Polenta Bites
- Cut one 18-ounce package of polenta into 12 rounds (1/3-inch thick).
- Heat a few tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the polenta until golden on both sides and remove from the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and add 16-ounces sliced mushrooms to the oil remaining in the pan.
- Sauté until tender, 6-8 minutes.
- Drizzle in one tablespoon of olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Top each polenta round with a small pile of mushrooms and a pinch of minced scallions.
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Mushroom Polenta Bites
These crispy Mushroom Polenta Bites are the perfect quick and easy bite-sized appetizer recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these mushroom polenta bites will surely be a hit with every dinner guest!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1–18 ounce Polenta log
- 1–16 ounce package sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions, garnish
Instructions
- Cut one 18-ounce package of polenta into 12 rounds (1/3-inch thick).
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the polenta until golden on both sides and remove from the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and add 16-ounce sliced mushrooms to the oil remaining in the pan.
- Sauté until tender, 6-8 minutes.
- Drizzle in one tablespoon of olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Top each polenta round with a small pile of mushrooms and a pinch of minced scallions.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Sides
3 thoughts on “Mushroom Polenta Bites”
Adding this to my list of ‘must-makes!’ Thanks!
They look amazing and will give it a go. Thanks.
Yesssss!! Simple, nutritious, and delicious! Thanks for stopping by!