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Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan

Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan

Cost $7.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Polenta Base

    • 💧 2 ¼ cups water
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
    • 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces

  • Toppings

    • 🍅 Fresh tomato slices
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

2

Heat water, milk, and 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir in polenta until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3

Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and ½ chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Transfer the polenta mixture to the prepared baking dish, then arrange chilled butter pieces on top.

5

Bake in the oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

6

Arrange tomato slices decoratively on top of the baked polenta and sprinkle with remaining basil and Parmesan cheese.

7

Return to the oven and bake until the tomatoes are warm and the Parmesan is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

428

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for better flavor.For extra flavor, drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes before baking.Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or pork chops to complete the meal.