Description
Whip up these delightful Cheesy Polenta Fries in just 15 minutes! They’re a fun, easy, and delicious side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in polenta until smooth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in olive oil until combined.
- Pour polenta into a greased baking dish and let it cool and set for about 10 minutes.
- Cut polenta into fry shapes.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can use other cheeses like Parmesan or Monterey Jack.
- For crispier fries, bake for a few extra minutes.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg