Cheddar Bacon Baked Polenta Fries
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Cheddar Bacon Baked Polenta Fries
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Having the same old French fries can get boring. Try changing things up with Cheddar Bacon Baked Polenta Fries dipped in Chipotle Aioli Sauce!
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Ingredients
Polenta Fries
- 1 cup instant polenta
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 trips Bacon cooked crispy & chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Chipotle Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Polenta Fries
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the polenta, garlic, thyme, chives, cheddar cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until the polenta is thick, about 3 minutes. Then turn the heat off, cover the saucepan, and let the polenta sit for 5 minutes.
- Line an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Scoop the polenta into the baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Freeze it for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lift the polenta out of the baking dish and cut it into "fries" that are about 1/2-inch thick. Place the polenta fries onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Then gently coat the fries in olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Spread the fries in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway in between cooking.
Chipotle Aioli
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chipotles, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle the cooked polenta fries with chives and serve with chipotle aioli. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
761IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 761IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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