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Polenta Cutouts

Making Polenta Cutouts is a fun way to get to use those cookie cutters in your drawers that don't get enough love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 1 box instant polenta (13 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 tablespoon butter, plus more for sautéing

Instructions

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  1. Line a sheet tray with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  2. Bring 7 cups of water and salt to a boil.
  3. Add polenta in a slow stream while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
  4. Turn heat to low and continue to stir with a wooden spoon until polenta thickens, 5-8 minutes (you may add more boiling water as needed to keep the polenta a smooth consistency).
  5. Turn the heat off and add parmesan and butter. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour onto a sheet tray and spread with the back of a spoon to cover the tray evenly. Cool.
  7. Refrigerate the polenta for 30 minutes or covered up to 2 days.
  8. Remove the sheet tray from the refrigerator and use cookie cutters to stamp out shapes.
  9. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a saute pan over medium heat and cook the polenta shapes for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden (you can also serve these cold).
  10. Eat polenta shapes on their own or serve with a red sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.