Description
Crispy Parmesan Polenta Rounds are the perfect appetizer, combining a crunchy exterior with a creamy, cheesy center. These delightful bites are easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve at any gathering?from casual movie nights to elegant dinner parties. Served hot with your favorite dips, these rounds will impress your family and friends while adding a touch of gourmet flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 4 cups water
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ? teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ? teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the polenta mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to about ? inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Once chilled, use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds from the polenta slab and place them on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Drizzle olive oil over each round and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or your choice of dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rounds (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg