This Skillet Baked Polenta Goat Cheese Pizza is baked in a skillet and then topped with fresh veggies. Vegetarian, Gluten free, and could easily be Vegan.
Hey Guys and Happy New Week to you!
And who doesn't love a tasty easy to prepare one skillet dinner? Plus it involves pizza, so what's not to love?
Hence if you've been a regular reader here you know I love Pizza. You've probably seen my numerous variations of it on here. Oh, and if you're a regular here THANKS!
Because without you guys here it wouldn't be near as much fun.
While I started this blog to mainly share my creations I soon began to realize it was a great outlet to help explore my creativity in the kitchen.
Bonus..Hopefully I'm bringing useful and tasty recipes to your Family as well.
Anyway I hope you all enjoyed a lovely and relaxing weekend. Nothing special going on around my neck of the woods...Well other than the absolutely gorgeous February weather we've been experiencing.
I seriously can't remember the last time we've had 80 degree weather in February.
But anyway not going get to comfortable with it just yet..cause I know Ole man winter can still lay a punch on in March. I guess I wouldn't be to disappointed if I got to see a few snow flakes before the Spring.
And with all the plants starting to bloom and things starting to spring it has me thinking about more salads.
So be looking to see a lot more of that in the near future. Of course I'd love to know what you're interested is seeing so please feel free to drop me a comment below.
As far as Easy, tasty skillet dinners, let me share some of the highlights of this Skillet Baked Polenta Goat Cheese Pizza:
- Well EASY of course
- Can be customized with all of your favorite toppings
- Skillet bakes are just Way more fun
- Great way to easily get your Veggies in
- Also makes a great brunch idea
- Pretty as well so could be great for entertaining
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Vegan option available
📖 Recipe
Skillet Baked Polenta Goat Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
- Polenta Crust:
- 1 cup polenta
- 3 cups water
- dash of salt
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Optional toppings:
- 1 to mato
- 1 red bell pepper
- handful of black olives
- 1 medium zucchini *
- ¼ red onion
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- ⅓ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees and lightly spray cast iron skillet with non stick cooking spray.
- Meanwhile for the polenta crust bring 3 cups of water to boil in saucepan on stove top with ½ tsp. salt.
- When it starts to boil slowly add the polenta and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook stirring frequently about 25-30 minutes until it becomes really thick.
- Remove from heat and add olive oil and parmesan cheese.
- Spoon polenta into skillet and press down into pan making an even crust.
- Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with optional ingredients.
- Return to oven and bake another 20 minutes.
Notes
While crust is baking can cut up other ingredients for topping pizza with.
I made this one a thin crust pizza since that's what I prefer but if you want more of a thick pan crust just double the polenta recipe above.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I have never worked with polenta and I should be trying it soon. This is a great recipe for gluten free people and I love the goat cheese flavor. We also have been having quite a warm period in Oklahoma and I am getting used to it.
Stef
I know what you mean Jennifer. Thought I saw some mosquitos too. I'm not ready for the bugs in February! Hope you get a chance to try this skillet pizza 🙂
Jennifer A Stewart
We are in the middle of a warm front now too! And to boot the mosquitos are out again! YIKES! It's warm but too buggy to be out! I love polenta and love the idea of a skillet pizza! YUM!
The Recipe Nomad
Talk about amazing color! This polenta pizza looks so yummy! And I love that it's not complicated to make!
Stef
Thanks Jo 🙂
Just Jo
Oooo I love pizza too, however it comes, I love the idea of a cheesy polenta base. No more waiting all day for dough to prove! Sounds wonderful 😀
Stef
Thanks Julie and always room for different pizza crusts!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
I love crispy polenta - such a great idea to use it as the crust for pizza. Move over, cauliflower crust!
Stef
Yes to delicious sauce, cheese and toppings! Hope you get a chance to try soon 🙂
Marisa @ All Our Way
The minute I read polenta, I knew that the recipe was meant for me. And then I read pizza -- that means delicious sauce and stretchy cheese. YUM! We always have polenta in our house -- it's one of the rules for being Italian. I'll have to try your recipe -- I can't wait.
The Belly Rules The Mind
Never tried polenta crust before, but a pizza lover here, so gotta try this one soon. Like that it's vegetarian and GF
Lord Byron's Kitchen
I love polenta so much and quite frankly, I don't cook with it very often. I'm one of those people who will buy ingredients in bulk and store them in large mason jars in my pantry. I'm sure I have a jar of polenta in there somewhere and this has just become tonight's dinner! Thanks. 🙂
Stef
You're welcome and I'm kind of the same way and don't think to use it often enough! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Mark, CompassandFork
How good is polenta? And gluten-free as well. That's a great idea for a pizza base. So pleased you are using goat's cheese. Such a unique taste and good for you.
Stef
Thanks Mark and the polenta and goat cheese just go together so well!
Priya Srinivasan
That is one colorful meal with hearty and healthy ingredients!!! totally drooling!
Veena Azmanov
Oh I bet that would be fun twist for my kids. We have Pizza almost every two weeks.. I must try this.
Stef
Thanks Veena! Hope the kids Enjoy 🙂
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love this idea! I'm going to try a vegan version! Time to break out the skillet!
Stef
Thanks Amy and it would be really easy to make this Vegan 🙂
Tanya
I love pizza as well. Such a great idea to have polenta as a crust. Sounds much easier than making traditional dough.
Stef
Thanks Tanya and it really was easy to make!
jaroflemons
Goat cheese and pizza sounds like a win in every way! 🙂 This recipe looks delicious! Yum!
Stef
Thanks and Yes the goat cheese Really added the special flavor 🙂
Dene' V. Alexander
If I can cook it in an iron skillet, it's a winner in my book. No questions asked, although my undying love for polenta only helps!!
asouthernceliac
I love polenta! I have never used it to make a crust like this before, but it sounds like something I would love.
Tracy Iseminger
I've never tried a polenta crust but I bet the flavor is amazing paired with the goat cheese. I think this would be a really hearty meal and fill me up fast (but I'd eat the whole thing anyway!)
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Skillet meals are definitely the jam, especially if they come in the form of pizza!!! Gimme! I've never had a polenta based pizza before, so this is genius! I could totally eat this entire thing myself... but I'm a hog. 😉 Can't wait to try it! Hope you are out enjoying the beautiful weather! Cheers!
Stef
Thanks Cheyanne! You really should try this and I've definitely been Enjoying this weather 🙂
Valerie Gray (@valmg)
This sounds pretty straightforward. I have done polenta pizza using the rolled stuff before but this looks much more appealing and likely tastes much better.