POLENTA FRIES WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

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These fries are a great alternative to traditional ones made with potatoes. They bake up crispy and golden in the oven, too.-Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings (1-3/4 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 cups 2% milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the milk, water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan., Stir in the Gouda cheese, basil and thyme. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and cream cheese; chill until serving., Cut polenta into 3-1/4x1/2-in. strips. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip polenta in flour; shake off excess., In a large skillet, cook polenta in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Jennifer Corson
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Gur Sam
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These polenta fries were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The blue cheese dip was also a big hit. I will definitely be making these again.


Darren Mitchell
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The polenta fries were a bit bland for my taste, but the blue cheese dip was delicious. I think I would try adding some herbs or spices to the polenta next time.


Modhusudon Dotto
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I've never had polenta fries before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the blue cheese dip was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Friend Game Shop
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These polenta fries were a hit at my last party! I loved how easy they were to make and how versatile they are. I served them with the blue cheese dip, but they would also be great with marinara sauce or pesto. I'll definitely be making these again!


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