Best Easy Polenta Pizza Appetizer Bakes Recipes

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EASY OVEN-BAKED REAL POLENTA (NOT INSTANT)



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Why stir polenta forever when this delicious recipe works beautifully? I like to roast veggies (eggplant, zucchini, onion) while the polenta bakes, then when the polenta is done, top with roasted veggies and some chopped tomatoes, some spices, and bake another 20 minutes. It's dinner.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 cups water
1 cup polenta
salt to taste
1 cup mashed butternut squash
½ cup sour cream
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour water into the prepared dish; stir in polenta and salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until polenta is thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in squash, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 533.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY POLENTA PIZZA APPETIZER BAKES



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I decided to pair not my ordinary pizza toppings for this polenta pizza appetizer, something a bit fancier than your average sausage crumbles. I simply enjoy the saltiness of anchovies and cheese when paired with the complexity of olives and rosemary. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by The Foodgitive

Categories     European

Time 14m

Yield 4 Appetizer slices, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 polenta, slices sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil, for brushing
4 anchovy fillets, in olive oil- roughly chopped
8 oil-cured black olives, roughly sliced
1 sprig rosemary
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 teaspoons locatelli cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Slice 4 slices of Polenta 1/2 inch thick.
  • Brush both sides with olive oil and place on baking sheet.
  • Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce to each slice.
  • Evenly distribute rosemary, over polenta slices.
  • Evenly distribute anchovies and olives.
  • Sprinkle top with grated locatelli cheese.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 298.7, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.5

GORGONZOLA POLENTA BITES



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I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That's how you spread holiday cheer. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 16 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons dried currants, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and marmalade. Bring to a boil; cook 5-7 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons., Meanwhile, place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press both sides of polenta slices in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Arrange polenta on a serving platter; spoon cheese over top. Sprinkle with currants if desired; drizzle with vinegar mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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