What Can I Make With a Roll of Polenta?

Faith Durand
Faith DurandSenior Vice President of Content at AT Media
Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning, The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
updated May 2, 2019
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Q: Even though I’ve read numerous articles about it, I’ve never cooked, or eaten, polenta. My husband is a fan and I’d like to start making it, so I decided to ease into it by purchasing a premade roll of the stuff. Most of the recipes I find are based on creamy polenta — any tips on how to use the kind that I have? I’m a little lost on where to start.

Sent by Laura

Editor: Laura, start by slicing off thick rounds of the polenta and broiling it or frying it until it gets a little crispy around the edges. This is great served with maple syrup as a breakfast dish, or with tomato sauce and sausage as a supper main dish. You can also try it as it is served here:

Readers, what else would you suggest?


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