Polenta crostini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Made with a combination of polenta, a type of cornmeal, and various other ingredients, polenta crostini is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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POLENTA CROSTINI
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 48 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg and reduce the heat to the medium. Add the polenta gradually, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk for 5 minutes as the mixture bubbles. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to come away from the sides of the pan, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Invert a rimmed baking sheet on a countertop and cover the surface with parchment paper. Spread the polenta out with a spatula into a smooth, even layer. Cover the polenta with another sheet of parchment paper. Place another baking sheet, right side up, on top of the parchment. With 2 hands, press down evenly on the top baking sheet until the polenta is 1/4 inch thick. The idea is to sandwich the polenta between 2 flat surfaces. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Invert the baking sheets together. Remove the top baking sheet and the top layer of parchment paper. The smoother side of the polenta will be facing up. Cut the polenta into triangle about 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Transfer the triangles to 1 or more baking sheets, spacing them 1/2-inch apart. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the remaining Parmesan cheese and the remaining thyme on top of triangles.
- Bake the crostini until hot throughout and starting to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and broil the crostini about 8 inches from the heat source until crispy and golden brown on top, about 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories: 21; Total Fat 0.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 1 grams; Total carbohydrates: 3 grams; Sugar: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams; Cholesterol: 1 milligrams; Sodium: 123 milligrams
LAD'S POLENTA CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING
I love polenta with mushroom topping, since I'm making Italian appetizers for Christmas,I decided to bake the polenta till crispy and cut into bite size pieces. You can also fry the polenta.
Provided by L D
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Bring water to boil. Add salt,reduce heat to medium heat gradually add polenta,whisking constantly. Whisk 5 minutes. Reduce to low,stir occasionally 10 minutes . Add 1/2 c cheese,1 t. thyme and 1/2 t pepper. Stir throughly. Pour into a a baking sheet,cover with wax paper cover with another baking sheet on top. Chill overnight. Cut into bite size shapes. Bake 375 degrees 10-12 minutes. Broil 18 inches 3 minutes until crispy and brown. Top with mushrooms. Mushroom Topping: heat olive oil and butter,add onions,garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender,season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, cook the polenta in a non-stick skillet.
- If you don't have a non-stick skillet, grease the skillet with cooking spray or olive oil before cooking the polenta.
- Cook the polenta over medium heat until it is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- To make the crostini, spread the polenta on a baking sheet and top with your favorite toppings.
- Bake the crostini in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the toppings are heated through.
- Serve the crostini immediately.
- Polenta crostini can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the crostini, place them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are heated through.
Conclusion:
Polenta crostini is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a light meal. The possibilities for toppings are endless, so you can easily customize the crostini to your liking. Whether you prefer classic toppings like cheese and tomatoes, or something more unique like roasted vegetables or smoked salmon, there is sure to be a polenta crostini recipe that you will enjoy.
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