The best replacement for polenta is grits.

The best alternatives to polenta are rated as following:
★★★★★  grits
★★★★  cornmeal
★★  mush
★  semolina
★  cornmeal mush
★  couscous
★  masa
★  mashed potatoes
★  risotto
★  grits nutrition
★  corn meal
  maize flour
  mashed potato
  corn flour
  polenta
  grits alton brown
  regular polenta
  pinole
  masa harina
  instant polenta

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Speaking about polenta, one probably shouldn't forget about mushrooms.

Other search terms related to polenta and their ratings are:
★★★★★ mushrooms
★ mushroom sauce
★ roasted vegetables
★ mushroom ragout
mushroom ragu
mushrooms recipe
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