POLENTA PARMIGIANA

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"This warm, Italian-flavored appetizer also makes a quick, filling lunch. I prefer this veggie version, but my kids like to add pepperoni or sausage to create mini pizzas." -Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 16 slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce, warmed
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place polenta in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with olive oil. Bake until edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes., Spoon pasta sauce over polenta slices. Top each with a mozzarella cheese slice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Love Tv
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I've never made polenta before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


Tarawallie Mohammed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Remember Binos
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can use different types of cheese, sauce, and vegetables.


Qa Qa
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alone Sad
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Tawana Mugova
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This is my go-to comfort food recipe. It's always so satisfying and delicious.


Benjii 4u2c
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Md Najmul hossen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover polenta. I always have some in the fridge, and this is a quick and easy way to turn it into a delicious meal.


Emmanuel Ore
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese and sauce were amazing.


It’s Baconie
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


MARIA ROMEO
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I didn't have any Parmesan cheese, so I used a blend of mozzarella and cheddar. It was still delicious!


Chegofatso Mmaswi
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This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the polenta was cooked perfectly.


Kk Knox
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I love the combination of creamy polenta and crispy cheese in this dish. It's a great comfort food for a cold night.


IrshadMayo IrshadMayo
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This polenta parmigiana was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.