Baked Garlic Herb Polenta Squares Recipe

Name: Baked Garlic Herb Polenta Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves Roasted Garlic (See Note); Olive Oil Cooking Spray, As Needed; 2 cups Milk; 2 cups Chicken Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Parsley; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Tarragon; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1 cup Instant Polenta; 1 pinch Salt; 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese; Ketchup Or Marinara For Dipping

Servings: persons

1
Note: Roast a head of garlic ahead of time. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Cut the top off the garlic to expose the cloves and drizzle the top with olive oil. Sprinkle it with salt as well, then wrap it in foil. Roast it for 1 hour, then refrigerate it and use it as you need it!
2
Get out a medium saucepan and an 8 x 8 baking dish. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Combine milk, chicken stock, roasted garlic and herbs in the saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium high heat. Whisk a few times to stir it all together. Then slowly pour in the polenta while you continue to whisk. Keep whisking while polenta cooks, about 3 minutes. Once it is cooked, remove pot from heat and stir in the salt and asiago.
3
Spread mixture into a packed, even layer in the baking pan and refrigerate it uncovered for 30 minutes. This will make it firm and set for baking. When 30 minutes is almost up, preheat oven to 400u00b0F and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with more cooking spray.
4
Take out the chilled tray of polenta and cut it into 12 squares. Remove from the pan and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they become slightly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside.
5
Serve immediately with marinara or ketchup for dipping!

305

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves Roasted Garlic (See Note), Olive Oil Cooking Spray, As Needed, 2 cups Milk, 2 cups Chicken Stock, and more.

Yes, Baked Garlic Herb Polenta Squares falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Garlic Herb Polenta Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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