Polenta Bites With Blue Cheese, Tomatoes And Pine N

Name: Polenta Bites With Blue Cheese, Tomatoes And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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ightly
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butter 24 mini muffin cups (each about 1 3/4 inches in diameter with
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1/2-inch-high sides).
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Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan over
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medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook
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until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove
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from heat. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt.
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Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons
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hot polenta into each muffin cup. Using back of spoon, pack polenta firmly
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into cups. Using finger, make indentation in center of each polenta tart
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for filling. Chill until cold and set, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day
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ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line baking sheet
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with foil. Using tip of knife, lift polenta tarts from pan. Transfer
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tarts, indented side up, to prepared baking sheet. Place 1 blue cheese
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cube in each indentation. Sprinkle green onion and pine nuts over cheese.
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Top each tart with 2 tomato quarters. Bake until cheese is melted and
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polenta is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer tarts to platter;
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sprinkle with basil and serve.

562

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 cups chicken broth, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 ounces soft, and more.

Yes, Polenta Bites With Blue Cheese, Tomatoes And Pine Nuts falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Polenta Bites With Blue Cheese, Tomatoes And Pine Nuts

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