Watch out, world. There’s a new Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pie in town.
Because apparently the old one was dragging us down?
Guess WHAT. And no, I’m not going to bore you silly with stories about how I went through my closet this weekend on the search for a single black tee, thus catapulting a massive purge sesh/thrift store donation, post the obvious prerequisite fashion show for my (lucky? poor?) husband, modeling disgusting dated skirts from my 20s and awkward tops that for some unknown reason I thought worked. They did not work. And I can happily report that I am left with three articles of clothing. A blank tank top, and another black tank top. And jeans. I feel so good.
Where was I?
Ohyesyeyseyes. Guess WHAT. And no, I’m not going to drag on and on about the additional 17 feet of snow that will be plummeting to the Earth and my yard later today and all day tomorrow, trapping me inside my house with nothing but food and wine and a cozy puppy and pillows and blankets and never ending fire logs and movies forever and ever! Oh wait I like that.
What was I saying?
Ohyesyeyseysyeyesyeyseysyes. Guess WHAT. And no, I’m not going to obsess any longer over this dern fake eyelash that refuses to let go of its lethal grip to my face. But you know what? I’m actually starting to get used to her. She’s found a home, ya know? I’ve named her Phyllis. She just gets me.
I feel like I was about to tell you something.
Ohyeysyesyeysyesyeysyeysyeysyesyeysyesyes. Maybe I just should just let these next two photos tell you.
Yeah right! As if I can shut up for two entire seconds.
This is the deal: baby deep dish polenta pizza pies with any topping you dig. Mini pepperonis? How could you not? Thinly sliced mushrooms and red onion? My heart can’t even deal. Dehydrated tomatoes? There’s a ringing in my ears. Piles of shredded melty oozing mozzarella cheese for days? I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.
Topped with fresh basil for a little extra sumpin sumpin? (whatever that means)
And I made them mini so you can eat 5,267. Happy?
Because I am.
Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pies:
What it took for 6 mini pies:
* 1 cup polenta (ground cornmeal)
* 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup mini pepperonis
* 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1/2 cup sliced red onion
* 1/2 cup dehydrated tomatoes (or sun-dried)
* coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, for taste
* fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Preheat oven to 400.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cup water to a boil. Slowly add the polenta, reduce the heat to low and whisk until the polenta has thickened, about 5 minutes. Off the heat, add the parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Lightly spray 6 ramekins with cooking spray. Spoon a few Tbs. of the polenta into each cup, and then press it down evenly with your fingers, until you have a small well in each center, and the polenta slightly comes up on the sides.
Now layer each cup with a little bit of cheese, onion, mushrooms, pepperonis, dehydrated tomatoes and more cheese until you’ve reached your heart’s desire. Pile it on, baby.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and slide into the oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
Garnish with basil and eat all six before anyone notices.
Go ahead and millionetteuple this recipe.
these are totally gorgeous
Agreed! These look good enough to make for lunch. Now I know what to do with leftover pizza ingredients. Second-day leftovers will be so much fun now!
These look absolutely amazing. And with the individual servings, I love that you can customize the toppings for vegetarians, meat-eaters, picky eaters, crazy eaters, and everyone in between.
P.S.: Never thought I’d say pepperonis are cute, but here I am. So cute.
These are so fun. I love parmesan-y polenta!
wow- these look beautiful– almost too beautiful to eat. almost
Oh whew – I was so worried you’d be wineless and snowbound. I had the number of the National Guard on speed dial just in case a wine drop was needed. But it looks like you made it through. Whada champ.
your snow day sounds amazing. Thanks for the polenta recipe, I’m always looking for something different to do with that.
Seriously… these are smart!
I dig it!
Yep – these look pretty amazing!!
ummmmmm genius. Love it!
So dang cute and scrummy looking!
Polenta Pies??? TELL.THE.TRUTH!!!!!
These are adorable!!! Love the polenta!
these look awesome. And you just inspired me to clean out my closet! thank you in advance!
These are so fun! Awesome recipe!
Seriously, this is genius! These look so good and could be perfect for vegetarian entertaining!
Ha Ha. Thanks for making me laugh and giving me something new to try tor dinner.
What more could a girl want?
This is SUCH the perfect recipe for entertaining! I’d be so happy if I went to a friend’s for dinner and was served one of these
So cute!
These are genius! Love them!
Oh my gosh Bev!! These look amazing!! I want one now!
That picture with the melty cheese and the polenta?? OMGawd. I die.
I seriously just said “awwwww” out loud at those pepperonis. I want to eat this.
Your posts make me laugh so hard. So random and just fun. Oh and these deep dish MINI pies?! So much better because they’re mini
These are adorable and you crack me up. Thanks for the inspiration!
These really do look delicious!
This is an excellent way to eat polenta. Those little pies are so dinky!
I don’t know what dinky means, but I like it.
Ohhhh these look amazing. Fun and super cute too! Which reminds me I need to clean my closet out.
You always make me laugh!
Love these little guys, I wish I wasn’t out of polenta, because this totally needs to happen!
whaaaat?! these are amazing and now you have me craving pizza!! i should go make these
I am totally in love with these. Can’t wait to make them!
I’m pretty sure my new life goal is to get snowed in @ your house! Puppies, polenta pizza pies, and wine (and BEV)?! Um, YES!
These are the cutest EVER. (and can you come clean out my closet for meeee?)
I have no words for these.
I usually not a fan of polenta, but I couldn’t say no to these beauties.
LOVE these!
This is so smart! I’m going to have to find some mini pepperonis!
Now these are super fun ~ love the spoonable pizza!
These look fabulous! What a great way to make a quick, easy, delicious weeknight meal.
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
These look wicked!
great idea!!
Yum! What a great idea!
Was I wrong to picture Stefon from SNL every time I read “yesyesyesyes”? Haha. Also, these look so adorable and delicious. Need ramekins now!