Cheesy Polenta & Mushroom Pizza: A Delightfully Indulgent Twist
A deliciously unique twist on traditional pizza, combining the creaminess of polenta with savory mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add salt.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta and cook until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Spread the polenta mixture on a pizza stone and top with sautéed mushrooms.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs.
- Let the polenta cool before spreading for a firmer crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg