POLENTA BITES WITH BLUE CHEESE, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Cheese

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounces soft
blue cheese cut into 24 cubes
3 tablespoons thinly
sliced green onion
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
12 grape tomatoes,
quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • ightly butter 24 mini muffin cups (each about 1 3/4 inches in diameter with 1/2-inch-high sides). Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons hot polenta into each muffin cup. Using back of spoon, pack polenta firmly into cups. Using finger, make indentation in center of each polenta tart for filling. Chill until cold and set, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Using tip of knife, lift polenta tarts from pan. Transfer tarts, indented side up, to prepared baking sheet. Place 1 blue cheese cube in each indentation. Sprinkle green onion and pine nuts over cheese. Top each tart with 2 tomato quarters. Bake until cheese is melted and polenta is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer tarts to platter; sprinkle with basil and serve.

Alpha Conteh
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This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.


Philip Adjei
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I'm allergic to pine nuts. Can I substitute another nut?


Sino Klaas
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I'm not sure about the blue cheese, but the rest of the recipe sounds delicious.


James Sirpali
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to have to try it soon.


Jimmy Vines
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I can't wait to try this recipe! I love polenta.


carrie ochu
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These polenta bites sound like the perfect appetizer for my next party.


Ep Fruitful
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Kashif Latif
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These polenta bites are so good! I love the crispy exterior and the creamy interior.


Muzamil Gil
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I made these polenta bites for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


MD Liton Mia
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These polenta bites are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jazz Taylor
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but these bites were delicious! The blue cheese and tomatoes really make the dish.


Danielle O'Renick
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These polenta bites are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Lilly Alsabrook
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I made these polenta bites last night and they were fantastic! The blue cheese and tomatoes pair perfectly with the crispy polenta, and the pine nuts add a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


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