HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POLENTA
Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup. I often use chicken broth instead of water. It's a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom ragout.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
- Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to thicken; stir and taste for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1186.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
MEXICAN POLENTA PIE
This is from Betty Crocker's "Good and Easy Dinners" with my adaptation. Go mild or spicy...it's up to you. This is good for when you don't have any meat defrosted for dinner but you want something hearty, pretty and kid-pleasing. (It qualifies also as pure comfort food - bonus!) For the crushed tortilla chips, try a combo of Doritos and plain Tostitos...Fritos are good, as well.
Provided by vrvrvr
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375.
- Mix cornmeal, water, chicken broth and salt in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium, continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick and stiff (2 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir in egg and half-n-half.
- Spread cornmeal mixture into buttered 9" pie plate. (*I find that using a lightly buttered sandwich-baggie over my hand works great for this, to push the cornmeal mixture evenly into the pie plate and up the sides.) Bake uncovered 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix salsa, jalapenos (if using)and beans in medium bowl; mash a little with a potato masher to incorporate.
- When cornmeal crust is done, spread bean mixture over evenly.
- Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
- Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
- Top individual servings with sour cream.
MEXICAN POLENTA PIE
This is a good casserole for a crowd or a potluck. The recipe was a $200 winner in a casserole contest.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet cook onion, sweet pepper,and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil until tender.
- Add turkey, chili powder, cumin and cayenne.
- Cook until turkey is no longer pink, stirring to break up meat.
- Add beans, undrained tomatoes and salsa.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer gently 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Cut 1 tube polenta into 1/2-inch cubes; press evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Halve remaining polenta lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; set aside.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over polenta in dish.
- Top with meat mixture.
- Arrange sliced polenta over meat; sprinkle with remaining cheese and fresh tomato.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Makes 12 servings.
MEXICAN POLENTA CASSEROLE
My family lovingly calls this dish "Mexican slop". I found this recipe online awhile back, and it originally included 1 lb ground beef instead of the chicken. I've never tried it with beef, but I'm sure it would taste good that way too. Great served with some sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Provided by SweetChef
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 1 13x9 pan, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook onions in nonstick pan until they start to soften, then add shredded chicken, spices, and tomato sauce. Simmer about 10 minutes.
- Spread polenta in bottom of 13 x 9 pan.
- Spread refried beans over polenta.
- Spread meat mixture over beans.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes. (Until all hot and bubbly and cheese is melted to your liking).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 822.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 24.2
MEXICAN POLENTA - EASY
I love polenta and buy it in the 18 ounce tubes. I've also made it myself (easy enough to do). But for ease of use nothing can beat this with a fool-proof recipe for Mexican seasoning which I make in large batches and keep labeled and dated in a small mason jar. 2 TBL chili powder 2 TBL cumin 2 TBL paprika 2 TBL cayenne...
Provided by Angel Slave
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Position pan 2 " from broiler pan after spraying the pan and placing the sliced polenta on it. Watch carefully and turn after one side has become browned - spraying the tops when you turn sides (approximately 5 minutes per side.
- 2. Heat oil in lartge skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in lime juice, spice seasoning, garlic and lime zest. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add kidney beans and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
- 3. Place 3 polenta slices on each dinner plate. Ladle bean mixture over top, and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or creme fresche.
- 4. open a bottle of Sangria!
MEXICAN POLENTA PIE
Thanks to chili beans and jalapeño pepper cheese, cornmeal mush never tasted so good!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches. Mix cornmeal, water and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick; remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Spread cornmeal mixture in pie plate. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Spread beans over cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips.
- Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg
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