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Suggest a better description1. Bring 7 cups of water to boil in a large saucepan. Add 4 tsp salt. Whisking constantly, add cornmeal a little at a time. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until polenta pulls away from sides of pan and is very thick, about 25 minutes.
2.heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add prosciutto and garlic. Cook, stirring, until prosciutto is slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir into polenta. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Pour polenta mixture into a 9x13 baking pan. Smooth with a dampened spatula. Let cool at least 1 hour.
4. If not serving immediately, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use (or overnight)
5. Trim 1/4 inch from all sides of polenta. Cut into 48 squares. Preheat broiler with rack 5 inches from heat. Lightly brush a metal baking pan with oil. Heat under broiler 30 seconds. In batches, broil squares in pan, 2 minutes. Place cheese on each square, season with pepper. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Garnish with herb sprigs.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (56g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 12 Servings | ||
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Calories: 177 | ||
Calories from Fat: 78 (44%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 8.6g | 12 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.6g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.2g | ||
Cholesterol 8.5mg | 3 % | |
Sodium 101.1mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 65.8mg | 2 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 21.3g | 6 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4 % | |
Sugars, other 20.3g | ||
Protein 3g | 4 % | |
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Calories per serving: 177
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