BAKED POLENTA WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND BLUE CHEESE
Baking polenta in the oven means you don't have to stand over the pot, stirring the extremely hot, bubbling mass. Here, the polenta is cooked in stock for the deepest flavor. Then it's topped with piquant crumbles of Gorgonzola dolce and crisp fried leeks, which add sweetness and crunch. You can serve this as a warming main course along with a crisp green salad, or as a rich and flavorful side dish to simple roasted meats or fish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish. In a large pot, bring stock, 2 tablespoons butter and salt to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, then slowly add polenta, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Scrape polenta into prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
- As polenta bakes, prepare the leeks: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 3 tablespoons oil, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in leeks and a large pinch of salt, and cook until dark golden and crisped, stirring frequently, and lowering heat if they start to brown too quickly, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Remove polenta from oven. Stir in half the Gorgonzola, then cover again with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- When ready to serve, taste polenta and stir in more salt, if needed (this will depend on how salty your cheese and stock are). Drizzle polenta with olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining Gorgonzola, crispy leeks, and parsley or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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sergelen hosbayr
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves polenta or is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.
Mandy Kenny
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Arslan Baig
[email protected]I always get compliments when I make it.
Siyanda Masilela
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes!
Crystal Booysen
[email protected]I would definitely make this again.
Wendell Thompson
[email protected]I loved the crispy leeks and blue cheese!
Asif Ahamed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful.
Rylee Roberts
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, the leeks were crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an
Sophie Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, the leeks were crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.
Sohel Sheikh
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, the leeks were crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves polenta or is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.
Leslie Robles
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy leeks and blue cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
gian love
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, the leeks were crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an
scary horror
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, the leeks were crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves polenta or is looking for a new and exciting dish to
Redey hasan shek
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I'm so glad I did! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy leeks and blue cheese were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again.
Andiswa Nkwakwa
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of creamy polenta, crispy leeks, and tangy blue cheese. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. I always get compliments when I make it.
Dante Morris
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The polenta was creamy and delicious, the leeks were perfectly crispy, and the blue cheese added a nice touch of sharpness. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more
Payton King
[email protected]This baked polenta with crispy leeks and blue cheese was an absolute delight! The crispy leeks added a wonderful texture and flavor to the creamy polenta, while the blue cheese added a sharp and tangy contrast. I loved the way the flavors all came to