Polenta Cakes With Caramelized Onions, Brie And Basil Oil Recipe

Name: Polenta Cakes With Caramelized Onions, Brie And Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Polenta Cakes + Brie; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup instant polenta; 1/2 cup half and half; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 large yellow onion; brie cheese, cut into 1-inch squares; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; salt and pepper; Basil Oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Polenta Cakes + Brie
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup instant polenta
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large yellow onion
brie cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
salt and pepper
Basil Oil
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper

1
Combine basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend for about 3 minutes until all the ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.
2
Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add polenta, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes. Stir in half and half, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour into 13x9 greased baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 4 hours.
3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onions and stir occasionally for 15 minutes. As the onions begin to caramelize and turn darker, stir more frequently, about every 60 seconds, for 10 to 15 minutes. Entire process should take between 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
To assemble, cut polenta into 11/2 inch squares. Top with slice of brie cheese and about 1 teaspoon of caramelized onions. Drizzle with basil oil for garnish.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Polenta Cakes + Brie, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 cup instant polenta, 1/2 cup half and half, and more.

Yes, Polenta Cakes With Caramelized Onions, Brie And Basil Oil 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.

Polenta Cakes With Caramelized Onions, Brie And Basil Oil

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