Polenta Parmigiana

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Carolyn Kumpe

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 22, 2022

“This warm, Italian-flavored appetizer also makes a quick, filling lunch. I prefer this veggie version, but my kids like to add pepperoni or sausage to create mini pizzas.” —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Polenta Parmigiana

Contest Winner
Yield:16 appetizers
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 16 slices
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce, warmed
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves, optional
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Place polenta in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with olive oil. Bake until edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Spoon pasta sauce over polenta slices. Top each with a mozzarella cheese slice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Garnish with basil if desired.
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