Name: Crispy Parmesan Polenta Fries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup (160 g) polenta (coarse cornmeal); 2 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan, divided; 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; Chopped parsley; Marinara, for dipping

Crispy Parmesan Polenta Fries

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Creamy polenta cut into thick fries and baked until crisp and golden, then finished with Parmesan and herbs.

Author: Munch Twist
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup (160 g) polenta (coarse cornmeal)
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan, divided
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Chopped parsley
Marinara, for dipping

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Instructions

Bring the broth to a boil, slowly whisk in the polenta and cook, stirring, 10-15 minutes until thick.
Stir in butter, 1/2 cup Parmesan, herbs and salt.
Spread into a greased 8×8 pan and chill at least 2 hours until firm.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the polenta into fries.
Brush with olive oil and bake 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley and serve with marinara.

Notes

Chill the polenta overnight for the easiest cutting.

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