TURKEY BOLOGNESE POLENTA NESTS

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This delicious appetizer combines two of my favorite foods, polenta and bolognese meat sauce, uniting them into one incredibly tasty bite! -Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, bring 3 cups chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan, 15-20 minutes (mixture will be very thick). Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, cream, salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons polenta mixture into each mini muffin cup. As polenta cools, press an indentation in center of each with the end of the wooden spoon handle to create a nest shape. Set aside. Wipe out pan., In same saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add turkey; saute until no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning and remaining chicken stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes., Fill each polenta indention with about 2 teaspoons turkey mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until edges are golden, 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool at least 10 minutes before removing from muffin cups. May be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GORE DON
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This dish is not worth the effort. It's bland and boring.


Shelter Mutize
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This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.


King_121 IQ
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta nests turned out mushy. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Hina Faisal
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Benjamim Alfredo
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


adepejuk Jolaosho
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Patricia Cavazos
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Melkam Mekonnen
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Unik Kc
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I'm not a fan of polenta, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The polenta nests were crispy and flavorful, and the turkey bolognese was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shepard O'kurun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I always have a hard time coming up with creative ways to use it, but this dish is a definite winner.


Susan Mukyala
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The turkey bolognese was a bit bland for my taste, but the polenta nests were amazing! I'll definitely be making those again.


Randy Smith
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These polenta nests are so creative and fun! I love that they can be filled with any type of sauce or filling. I've tried them with bolognese, chili, and even ratatouille, and they've all been delicious.


Jessica Kilgore
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out perfectly.


Amar Qayyum
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This turkey bolognese polenta nests recipe is an absolute winner! The polenta nests are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the turkey bolognese is packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of the spinach and mushrooms, which