Crispy Polenta with Sage and Smoked Gouda

Impress your guests by adding smoked Gouda and sage to your crispy polenta side dish. Top with marinara for a colorful and tasty addition.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 cup grated smoked Gouda cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 3.5 cups water
• 1.5 tablespoons dried sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly stir in corn meal. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until corn meal absorbs all the water, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter, sage, and rosemary. Add Gouda cheese; stir to incorporate.

Step 2

Pour polenta into a pie plate. Refrigerate until solid and chilled, about 1 hour. Cut polenta into wedges or squares.

Step 3

Heat 2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook polenta pieces until crispy and warmed through, about 5 minutes per side.