Polenta Birds In A Nest Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and slowly whisk in the polenta until thickened.
• STEP 2.Spread the cooked polenta onto a baking sheet and let it cool and firm up.
• STEP 3.Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the polenta and create a small well in the center to form the nest.
• STEP 4.In a separate pan, heat olive oil and saut茅 garlic and onions until fragrant.
• STEP 5.Add crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, and pepper to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 6.Place the polenta nests on a baking sheet and spoon the tomato sauce into the center of each nest.
• STEP 7.Crack an egg into each nest and season with salt and pepper.
• STEP 8.Bake in a preheated oven at 375掳F (190掳C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
• STEP 9.Serve the Polenta Birds In A Nest hot, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
• STEP 10.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• To make the polenta nests hold their shape better, refrigerate them for about 30 minutes before baking.
• Feel free to customize the tomato sauce by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the eggs and serve the polenta nests with saut茅ed vegetables or a mushroom ragout.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Polenta Birds In A Nest can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving.
• Serve as a main dish for breakfast or brunch, accompanied by a side salad or roasted vegetables.