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

Ghamad Shere
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This polenta was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious! I loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Siyamthanda Xaba
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I made this polenta for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy cheese topping and the polenta itself was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Talentio Ngirichi
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This polenta was a bit too runny for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think next time I'll try cooking it for a bit longer to see if that helps.


Ghulam Said
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I followed the recipe exactly and my polenta turned out perfectly! It was so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy topping was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy polenta dish.


Ayham Raafat
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This polenta was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious! I loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.


peaceful Pakistan
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I made this polenta for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy cheese topping and the polenta itself was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saima Sarker
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This polenta was a bit too runny for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think next time I'll try cooking it for a bit longer to see if that helps.


Riaz Hossain Rijon
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I followed the recipe exactly and my polenta turned out perfectly! It was so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy topping was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy polenta dish.


Dennis Mwangi
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This polenta was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious! I loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Sweeney
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I made this polenta for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy cheese topping and the polenta itself was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jesse Scarlett
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This polenta was a bit too runny for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think next time I'll try cooking it for a bit longer to see if that helps.


Mitzi Houston
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I followed the recipe exactly and my polenta turned out perfectly! It was so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy topping was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy polenta dish.


Opeyemi Adeniyi
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This polenta was amazing! The cheese topping was so crispy and flavorful, and the polenta itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Amir
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I've made this polenta recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so versatile, I've served it with everything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken. It's also great for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Krystina Letson
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This polenta was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious! I loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.