Polenta with Ham and Mozzarella

- Snacks
Cuisine: Italian Cuisine
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep Time

10 min
Cook Time

20 min
Serving

6

This polenta with ham and mozzarella is a delicious and easy savory recipe made with creamy polenta, turkey ham, melted mozzarella and grated Edam cheese. The polenta is shaped into rounds, filled with ham and mozzarella, then grilled until golden and crispy on the outside.

The combination of soft polenta, savory ham and melted mozzarella makes this an easy and satisfying meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a quick snack.

Ingredients

750 ml water

1/2 teaspoon salt

190 g polenta

1 egg

50 g grated Edam cheese

6 tablespoons olive oil

6 slices turkey ham

6 slices mozzarella

Directions

Step 1

Add the water and salt to a pot. When the water comes to a boil, add the polenta. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 2

Allow the polenta to cool.

Step 3

Add the egg, grated Edam cheese and olive oil to the cooled polenta. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Lightly oil your hands to make shaping the polenta easier.

Step 5

Divide the polenta into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round about 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter.

Step 6

Place one slice of turkey ham and one slice of mozzarella on six of the polenta rounds. Cover each with one of the remaining polenta rounds. Press the edges together to seal.

Step 7

Heat a grill pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Grill the polenta with ham and mozzarella for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and lightly crispy. Serve warm.