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Skillet Polenta with Tomatoes and Gorgonzola

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Serve with: Romaine salad with creamy Italian dressing, and steamed Broccolini. Dessert: Lemon gelato topped with sliced figs and Marsala.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups water
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush 12-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    Step 2

    Combine 4 cups water, yellow cornmeal, and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until polenta is very thick and pulls away from sides of pan, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 cup basil. Transfer polenta to prepared skillet; flatten polenta to even thickness.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle polenta with tomatoes and garlic. Sprinkle evenly with Gorgonzola, mozzarella, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 16 minutes. Cut polenta into wedges and serve from skillet.

TagsCornmealFlourGorgonzolaBlue CheeseCheeseDairyMozzarellaCherryStone FruitFruitMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianWeeknight MealsOven BakeBon Appétit
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