BAKED POLENTA SQUARES WITH MEDITERRANEAN TOPPINGS

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Just one example of how leftover polenta can be put to use, these garnished squares are an easy, casual snack or hors d'oeuvre. When baked, the pieces develop a crisp surface but retain their creamy center. For more detailed instructions, see our how-to.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 pieces set polenta (about 1/2 batch) Basic Polenta (Soft or Set), cut into bite-size squares
Extra-virgin olive oil
Spanish piquillo peppers, or other roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips
Pitted Nicoise olives
Olive tapenade
Fresh ricotta cheese
Fresh herbs such as marjoram, oregano, or basil, leaves torn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place polenta about 1/2 inch apart on an oiled baking sheet, and bake, flipping halfway through, until crisp, about 45 minutes total. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes. Top as desired. Serve warm.

Elian Ngasi
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This is one of my favorite polenta recipes. It's so versatile and I can always find something to top it with.


Musa kazim hussain
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I made these polenta squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Brian Wang
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook polenta, and this recipe definitely delivered. The Mediterranean toppings were a great way to change things up.


Rogi Khan
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These polenta squares were the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Alfred Koomson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my polenta squares didn't come out looking like the pictures. They were still delicious though!


David Anderson
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta squares turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong type of polenta.


Donna Ruiz
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The polenta squares were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Daniel Andrews King
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This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long. I was able to get it on the table in about an hour.


Pranto Roy
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but I was pleasantly surprised by these squares. They were so flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the sun-dried tomatoes and the feta cheese.


nabeel Hussain
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These polenta squares were a hit at my dinner party! I loved the crispy edges and the creamy interior. The Mediterranean toppings were the perfect complement, and they added a ton of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.