Organic Polenta With Fontina & Eggs is the perfect hearty comforting breakfast to cook for your next morning meal.

Prep time 15 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 17.6 oz Organic Pre-Cooked Polenta Tube, cut into 12 rounds
  • 3 cloves Organic Garlic Clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 can Organic Crushed Italian Tomatoes (28 oz)
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Fine Sicilian Sea Salt
  • 8 Cage Free Organic Egg
  • 1 cup Fontina Cheese, grated
  • 4 leaves Organic Fresh Basil, julienne sliced
  • 1 Organic Avocado, sliced

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick, oven safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pat dry polenta rounds with a paper towel, add to the skillet and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the polenta to a plate for later use.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the remaining olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Sauté until the garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully remove 1/4 cup of sauce and set aside.
  • Arrange polenta in the skillet, then crack the eggs on top.[For novice egg crackers, you can crack the eggs individually in a separate bowl then gently pour into the skillet one by one, on top of the polenta.]
  • Season with salt and pepper and top with the reserved sauce and the cheese.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the egg whites are set, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with avocado and basil.

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