FRIED POLENTA WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h45m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups 2 percent milk
2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers, optional
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Butter a 12 by 14-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring the stock and milk to a boil. While whisking, slowly add the cornmeal and continue to whisk until thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in the red peppers and the blue cheese, if using. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and cool completely in refrigerator. When the polenta has cooled, cut into squares. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan. Place the polenta squares in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. In another saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil and add tomatoes and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the wine and butter and reduce until sauce has thickened and then add the basil and thyme. Transfer the polenta to a platter and pour the tomato sauce over the squares.

Malik Shabaz
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Overall, this was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Anu Faisal
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The polenta was crispy, but it lacked flavor, and the sauce was just okay. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there had been more herbs or spices in the sauce.


Mikhail Kroukamp
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I made this recipe for dinner last night, and my family loved it! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaibi Awan443
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This was my first time making fried polenta, and it turned out great! The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


yvonne ashmon
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind! The fried polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chitalu Chansa
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelsey Kay
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! The fried polenta was a big hit, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe for anyone looking for a delicious and easy appetizer.


Sita Gimira
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. The polenta took a while to cook, and the sauce required a lot of chopping and stirring. However, the final product was delicious, so it was worth the effort.


Morgan ovoke Abraham
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I tried this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal


Alex Thebest
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This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out great! I was a bit worried that it would be too bland, but the sauce really brought it to life. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Islam Sayan
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I'm a big fan of polenta, and this recipe did not disappoint! The fried polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil. I will definitely be making this again.


Nipur Aktar
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with a side salad, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Narjun Barali
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The polenta was crispy, but it lacked flavor, and the sauce was just okay. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there had been more herbs or spices in the sauce.


Nomthandazo Dube
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I'm not usually a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind! The fried polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Ambia Sultana Meera
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I made this dish for dinner last night, and my family loved it! The polenta was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The sauce was also very easy to make, and the flavors all came together beautifully.


jordy zeah
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This was my first time making fried polenta, and it turned out great! The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


azam saith
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This fried polenta with tomato basil sauce was an absolute delight! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal that'