Baked Polenta Rounds

Learn how to make Baked Polenta Rounds with our simple recipe

Learn how to make Baked Polenta Rounds with our simple recipe

Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 10

Ingredients

  • 900mL milk
  • 175g polenta (corn meal)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 125g grated parmesan
  • Bocconcini
  • Ripe tomato, chopped
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. Heat milk slowly to almost boiling, add salt and sprinkle polenta on top.
  2. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Stir in the egg and parmesan.
  4. Rinse a baking sheet with water and pour polenta onto it. Have a bowl of cold water handy and with wet hands, spread the polenta evenly over the tray.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Use a 5cm cutter to cut rounds.
  7. Oil the rounds and place on a baking tray. Place in oven preheated to 200°C and cook until golden brown.
  8. Cool, place bocconcini rounds on top, add chopped ripe tomatoes and a basil leaf.
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