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Savory Polenta Layer Cake is for Side Dish.

Savory Polenta Layer Cake takes several minutes to prepare.

Savory Polenta Layer Cake takes several minutes to cook.

Savory Polenta Layer Cake makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Savory Polenta Layer Cake are:

POLENTA:
7-1/2 cups cold water
3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, medium grind
FOR CAKE:
4-1/2 cups prepared polenta
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cups Gorgonzola, crumbled and divided
6 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided

Here is how you make Savory Polenta Layer Cake:

Combine water,oil,salt and bay leaves in large pot. Pour in cornmeal in steady stream, whisking until incorporated. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes. When thick and bubbling, reduce heat to low and partially cover. Cook until glossy, stirring often, 25-35 minutes. Assemble cake; first spread 1-1/2 cups warm polenta in an 8-10" skillet. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter,1/2 cup Gorgonzola, and 1 tablespoons parmesan. Continue layering, finishing the third polenta layer with remaining butter and parmesan. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 1-24 hours. Bake at 400 on a foil-lined baking sheet until sizzling and deep golden, 45-60 minutes.Cut into 6 wedges.Makes 6 Servings. 1 Wedge=1 Serving.

The nutritional information for Savory Polenta Layer Cake is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 364.5

• Total Fat: 26.5 g
• Cholesterol: 35.2 mg
• Sodium: 1,139.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 8.7 g