CRUNCHY CHEESY OVEN-BAKED POLENTA

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Gorgonzola and pecorino-Romano cheeses, Italian-style panko crispy bread crumbs and whipping cream transform polenta into a cheesy and delicious vegetarian side dish or appetizer.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup grated pecorino-Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 roll (17 oz) refrigerated plain polenta
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, cook oil, butter and garlic over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is transparent (do not let garlic burn). Add whipping cream; heat to a slight simmer. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese until melted. Stir in pecorino-Romano cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Cut polenta into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in pan. Ladle cheese sauce evenly over polenta; sprinkle with pepper. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top.
  • Bake uncovered about 15 minutes.
  • Set oven control to broil. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until top is golden brown. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Louischarles Mackenlay
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I'm so glad I found this polenta recipe. It's a keeper!


Ethan Morgan
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This polenta was the worst thing I have ever eaten.


Sierra Patel
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I would not recommend this polenta recipe to anyone.


Raja Anas
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This polenta was a waste of time and ingredients.


Prince Shanto
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out gummy.


Imran Hafeez
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This polenta was too thick for my liking.


RIYA FUN
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I found this polenta to be a bit bland.


Qasim Zafar
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This polenta was a little too cheesy for my taste.


Sharon Namps
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I love this polenta recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even a dessert.


Fagaea Leituala
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This polenta was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Harlow Stobbe
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I made this polenta for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Olivia Gelinas
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This was a great recipe! I followed the directions exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Rayhan hassan
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I'm not a huge polenta fan, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Maliha aktar Sneha
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This polenta was so delicious! I loved the crispy cheese topping. It was the perfect side dish for my chicken dinner.