Cheesy Polenta Bites with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
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Let’s talk about corn bread for a sec: You know how the crispy corners are pretty much the best part? That’s what every single one of these cheesy polenta bites with Brussels sprouts and pancetta tastes like—plus, they’re piled high with all of our favorite savory adds-ons.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
1¼ cups polenta
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick spray
4 ounces pancetta, diced
½ pound Brussels sprouts, separated into individual leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
4 ounces goat cheese
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Slowly add the polenta while whisking constantly.
2. Cook the polenta, stirring occasionally, until it appears thick, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and butter; season with salt and pepper.
3. Spritz a 9-by-13-inch dish with nonstick spray and pour the polenta into the dish in an even layer. Let cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
5. Add the Brussels sprout leaves to the pan and sauté until lightly crisped, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir the pancetta back in.
6. Use a medium circle cutter (or the rim of a glass) to cut out circles from the polenta. Brush each circle with olive oil and transfer to a baking sheet.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the polenta has lightly crisped, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Spread each round with goat cheese and top with the Brussels sprout mixture.
231 calories
12g fat
22g carbs
10g protein
2g sugars
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