Polenta With Italian Cheese, Poached Eggs, and Prosciutto

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   Have 4 shallow serving bowls ready.

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   To make the polenta: In a saucepan, combine the chicken stock, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.

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   Add the polenta in a steady stream, stir once or twice, cover, and turn heat to simmer.

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   Let cook until all the liquid has been absorbed by the polenta, about 10 minutes.

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   Add the cheese and rosemary and stir just until the cheese has mostly melted.

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   Keep covered over very low heat.

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   Meanwhile, poach the eggs.

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   Place a small container, such as a metal measuring cup next to the stove.

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   In a 2-quart saucepan, bring about 1 quart water to a boil.

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    Break each egg into the measuring cup and gently pour the egg into the water.

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    Repeat with remaining eggs.

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    Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, depending how you like your egg yolks.

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    For a runny yolk, cook just 4 minutes.

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    For a hard-cooked egg, cook about 6 minutes.

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    Working quickly, ladle the polenta into the bottom of each bowl.

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    Using a slotted spoon, scoop up an egg and place it in the middle of the polenta.

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    Drape a piece of prosciutto on the side of the egg, sprinkle with black pepper, and serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.