A super-easy appetizer or side dish! Packaged polenta is grilled (or broiled), topped with creamy mozzarella, and heaped with balsamic tomatoes and basil.

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These cheesy polenta bites are just as great prepared under the broiler as they are on the grill!

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Grilled Polenta with Mozzarella and Balsamic Tomatoes

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• cherry tomatoes • fresh basil • balsamic vinegar • olive oil • kosher salt • polenta • mozzarella

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Combine tomatoes, basil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and set aside. false

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Using a sharp knife, cut polenta into 16 even rounds. The easiest way to do this is to cut the log of polenta evenly in half, then cut each half in half again, so you have four quarters. false

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Lay polenta out on a baking sheet or large tray and brush lightly with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/16 teaspoon black pepper lightly across the rounds. false

Tip

You can also cook these polenta rounds indoors under the broiler. Simply preheat your broiler as needed. false

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