Sage Parmesan Baked Polenta Fries
Easy to make batch of instant polenta turned into crispy oven-baked polenta fries that are so delicious! Extra crispy and yet creamy inside serve them with a side of marinara sauce or just eat it plain out of the oven!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 cup instant/quick polenta
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tbsp chopped sage
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 2-3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta, garlic ,sage, parmesan, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until the polenta is soft and thick, about 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat off, cover the pot, and let the polenta sit 5 minutes.
Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper. Spread the polenta in an even layer in the dish. Freeze 15-20 minutes, until set, or 1 hour in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 450F. Take the polenta out of the baking dish and cut into thin or thick "fries" shape. Spread some olive oil on a baking sheet. Place the fries on the prepared baking sheet and gently coat them with more olive oil. Spread the fries in an even layer. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip. Bake for 15-20 minutes more until crispy.
Season with salt, some extra parmesan, and sage. Serve with a side of marinara sauce or ketchup. ENJOY!