Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Baked Polenta with Prosciutto

I'd never had polenta, but I saw this recipe at Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice, and really wanted to give it a try. It looked like comfort food to the max, full of cheesy, ooey goodness.
As usual I was incapable of following directions completely. The recipe called for parmesan and fontina, and I used romano (cause I had some) and havarti (cause I couldn't find fontina).
It was very easy to put together, and I love the part where the sage leaves get sauteed. I love the texture on these little guys.
The finished product....
Three out of four family members approved. The fourth one just doesn't know what's good.
I can see this being very versatile...adding whatever makes you happy that particular day.
I'd like to say this reminded me of my Italian grandmother, but I didn't know either of my grandmothers, and they'd probably have served grits rather than polenta.

21 comments:

MuseSwings said...

This dish looks delicious! I don't usually follow directions either - I go with what I know will be good and with what I have on hand. I usually have very good luck - like you did. I love polenta and the Romanian version, mamaliga.

Julie said...

Hmm..I'll have to check that out.

Captain Dumbass said...

Why do I come here? My wife is working tonight so I had four Eggos for dinner.

Maki said...

I've never had Polenta, but Prosciutto is my favorite! (well, I have ton of favorites..lol)

It looks really yumza - seriously, it looks good!! Maybe I should try making it since my husband is apparently an Italian. (yes, he is, but he doesn't act like one)

Great post:)

Mrs. Jelly Belly said...

I love polenta - and this looks fantastic. Much fancier than the way I usually make it! Can't wait to try it. Thanks!

The Blonde Duck said...

That looks delicious! Yum!

James said...

Now that's my kind of thing!

Reminds me I haven't made polenta, prosciutto & gorgonzola melts in ages......

Tiffany said...

Looks yummy. Kind of like a fancy version of the spoon bread that gets served here. Only spoon bread is a little more set-up.

Anonymous said...

I love that fried sage!

Julie said...

I was enamoured with the fried sage too :)

Reeni said...

It came out great!! The sage is one of the best parts! I like the cheeses you used, a good combo. Makes me want it all over again, yum!! Thanks for trying it out!!

bonnieboatwright@gmail.com said...

It looks so delicious!

Julie said...

Thank you for getting me interested in something new (to me, anyway)

A Psych Mommy said...

Yum--I love polenta, but I'm always in a funk as to what to do with it. I think I'm going to have to try this one out!

Tanielle said...

Yummy, now I am so hungry!

Shangrila said...

Yummy! Will you feed me? Lol! My Sicilian Nana never made this, but that sure won't stop ME from trying it! (My little nay-sayer just doesn't know what's good, either!) :)

Mary said...

Drool!

Lesley said...

Looks amazing....stopping by to show your ads a little clicky love....

The Food Hunter said...

your polenta looks delicious

Colleen said...

Mmmm, I am always looking for new things to do with polenta!

Anonymous said...

Never had polenta, I even haven't heard this name, I have no idea what it is. But this dish seems absolutely delicious. And I love the idea of sauting sage leaves for a dish. we just make its tea here in Turkey.