Torta De Polenta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 8 - inch torta

Torta De Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups chicken stock

1 ¼ cups butter

2 cups polenta

3 cloves garlic

minced

5 ounces roasted red bell peppers

diced

4 ounces prosciutto

chopped

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Lightly oil an 8 inch round cake pan.

Step 2

Bring chicken stock and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Whisk in polenta in a steady stream and reduce heat to medium. Simmer stirring constantly until the polenta has thickened and the grains are tender 20 to 30 minutes. Be careful while stirring the polenta it can cause burns as the bubbles pop and send hot polenta flying.

Step 3

Once the polenta grains are tender stir in the garlic roasted pepper prosciutto mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese Gruyere cheese and sage leaves; cook and stir an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into prepared cake pan. Place into refrigerator and chill until firm about 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil and lightly oil.

Step 5

Unmold the polenta onto a cutting board and cut into 8 wedges. Arrange the slices onto the prepared baking sheet so the slices are not touching.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until the edges begin to brown and the polenta is hot in the center 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Torta De Polenta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 574.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 32%

Carbohydrates: 33.3g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 42.8g 66%

Saturated Fat: 24.5g 123%

Cholesterol: 111.7mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 2440.5IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin C: 22.3mg 37%

Folate: 3.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 295.1mg 30%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 8.8mg 3%

Potassium: 41.8mg 1%

Sodium: 1591.2mg 64%

Calories From Fat: 384.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.