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Fontina Polenta with Crispy Speck
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 228 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 Calories From Fat 220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24 g 37%
Saturated Fat 12 g 60%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23%
Sodium 380 mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 40 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 16 g
Vitamin A 15% • Iron 6%
Vitamin C 2% • Calcium 25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Fontina Polenta with Crispy Speck
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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

3 Oz slices of speck
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup(s) shallots, minced
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
3 cup(s) whole milk
1 cup(s) heavy cream
1 cup(s) dry polenta
1 cup(s) Fontina cheese, grated or shredded
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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2
Lay slices of speck on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
3
Bake 6 to 12 minutes or until speck has crisped up, remove to cool.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium sized pot set over medium-high heat add oil, then add shallots and rosemary, sauté until shallots are translucent.
5
Add milk, heavy cream and polenta lower heat and whisk continually until polenta absorbs all liquid and becomes thick, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Add cheese and continue to cook until polenta is soft, another 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste as needed and garnish with crumbled crispy speck.
7
Chef's Note: I like to serve this in a shallow platter or bowl, and garnish with fresh chives and lemon zest.
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