Just received a newsletter from about.com-BBQ & Grilling ( Derrick Riches) and this side dish sounds really good. I'm not a big fan of store bought polenta, so would probably make some up and chill it. I have 3 or 4 recipes using chilled polenta, so could find lots to do with a whole batch.
Grilled Polenta Cakes with Fontina Cheese
1 package precooked polenta about 24 ounces
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 pepper flakes
Preheat grill for medium heat. Combine tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes, and parsley in a small bowl. Cut polenta into 12 slices. Brush with olive oil and place on grill rack. Cook on direct heat until one side is golden brown. Turn slices, place grated cheese on top and grill polenta for an additional 5-6 minutes. Remove polenta from heat and top off with tomato-herb topping.
Grilled Polenta Cakes with Fontina Cheese
1 package precooked polenta about 24 ounces
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 pepper flakes
Preheat grill for medium heat. Combine tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes, and parsley in a small bowl. Cut polenta into 12 slices. Brush with olive oil and place on grill rack. Cook on direct heat until one side is golden brown. Turn slices, place grated cheese on top and grill polenta for an additional 5-6 minutes. Remove polenta from heat and top off with tomato-herb topping.
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