Caramelized Onion And Polenta Cake Recipe

Name: Caramelized Onion And Polenta Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, plus additional, to grease; 4 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3/4 cup grated mozzarella or Cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup grated fontina or Swiss cheese; 2 cups instant polenta; 2 tbsp butter; 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese; None None Mixed salad greens, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil, plus additional, to grease
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup grated mozzarella or Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup grated fontina or Swiss cheese
2 cups instant polenta
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
None None Mixed salad greens, to serve

1
Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with oil.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet on low heat. Cook onion for 15 mins, until soft. Add sugar and vinegar. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins, until caramelized. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
3
Bring 6 cups salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually add polenta in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly, until smooth. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring, for 5-10 mins, until polenta comes away cleanly from side of pan. Stir in 1/2 each of the butter and Parmesan cheese.
4
Preheat the broiler on high. Pour 1/2 of polenta into prepared dish. Spread with onion mixture then remaining polenta. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and dot with remaining butter. Broil for 5 mins, until golden. Cut into squares. Serve with salad.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, plus additional, to grease, 4 large onions, thinly sliced, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion And Polenta Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramelized Onion And Polenta Cake

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