Polenta Cakes (Mexican Breakfast Recipe)
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Polenta Cakes (Mexican Breakfast Recipe)
Description
The Polenta Cakes recipe begins with cooked polenta that is sliced and coated with a cinnamon-sugar mix. Each slice is dried briefly to remove excess moisture, then pan-fried in butter over medium-low heat until both sides develop a light golden crust. This cooking method yields polenta pieces that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, delivering a pleasant contrast in texture.
Cinnamon and sugar add subtle warmth and sweetness that complement the neutral corn flavor of the polenta. Finishing the cakes with pan drippings or warm maple syrup introduces richness or added sweetness, depending on preference. The accompanying bacon and sliced fruit provide savory and fresh elements to round out the breakfast.
For homemade polenta, it should be cooked as directed on the package, spread in a greased dish, chilled until firm, and cut before following the frying steps. This recipe serves as a hearty, flavorful option suitable for a filling morning meal.
Ingredients
- 24 oz polenta cooked/packaged, See Note 1, San Gennaro traditional
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish
- pan drippings or maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the polenta into 8-12 pieces for 2-3 per person. In a small bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar.
- Using a paper towel, dry any excess water on each polenta slice and dust evenly on each side with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium low heat melt the butter and cook each slice on both sides until light golden brown and crisp to your liking.
- Top it off with pan drippings or warm maple syrup. I typically serve alongside crisp bacon and some sliced fruit for a filling breakfast.
Notes
- If making polenta fresh, cook as package directs and chill in a greased dish for at least 2 hours until firm before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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