Recipes with polenta

Welcome to this special selection of Polenta Recipes . If there's one thing we've learned, it's that underestimating polenta is a beginner's mistake. Behind that simple package lies one of the most versatile and productive ingredients in home cooking.

Today we're delving into the world of polenta recipes : not only steaming dishes for the cold, but also crispy bases , desserts, batters, and many ideas to ensure that not a single grain remains at the back of the cupboard.

About recipes with polenta

Polenta , also known as cornmeal, is one of those ingredients that's always good to have at home. It doesn't take up much space, cooks quickly, and with just a little bit, you can make a wonderful dish. Recipes using polenta range from the most basic (a creamy, steaming polenta) to true wonders like muffins, cakes, cookies, and gnocchi .

Furthermore, when it comes to polenta dishes , we can say it's a spectacular all-rounder: it goes well with all kinds of toppings and sauces , and can even be part of a main dish or a side dish . Of course, the key is knowing how to cook polenta to suit your needs.

What to cook with polenta: A wild card in the cupboard

Polenta recipes can be very diverse. Polenta can be used for:

• Assemble pie and pizza bases : It turns out crispy and delicious.
• Thicken soups and stews : Provides a creamy, smooth texture.
• Make crispy sticks baked or fried : Perfect for snacks or lunches.
• Breading Milanese, vegetables or croquettes : It leaves them with a golden and crispy crust that is pure love.
• In puddings and cakes : Polenta gives them a spectacular moist and airy texture.

How to cook polenta so it's delicious

Before thinking about polenta recipes, we need to know how to cook polenta. The first tip is to never stop stirring . The second: never skimp on the liquid . The master trick is to use homemade broth (find the recipe on the blog) or milk, instead of just water, and add butter or olive oil at the end to achieve a silky result.

As soon as the liquid begins to boil, add the polenta, always in a drizzle, stirring constantly. And if you want to know how to make polenta for other recipes (for breadsticks or pie crusts), simply use less liquid and let it cool before shaping.

How to combine polenta to achieve incredible flavors

Polenta dishes can be very tasty, especially if we think of good combinations that go beyond a tomato sauce.

• With cheeses: blue cheese, parmesan or fontina, it's spectacular!
• With spiced sauces : mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers.
• With fresh herbs : thyme, oregano, basil.
• With grilled vegetables : eggplant, pumpkin, zucchini.
• With stewed meats : osso buco, ragù, powerful stews.

Some meal ideas with polenta

• Baked polenta sticks : Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
• Baked polenta gnocchi : Ideal for innovating your weeknight dinner.
• Orange polenta cookies: Crispy and tasty. Perfect for mate time.
• Fried cornalitos : With a polenta coating everything becomes crispier.
• Crispy Baked Potatoes: A trick to make baked potatoes golden and extra crispy.

Were you surprised? Then don't miss polenta recipe options we have on the blog. There are sweet, savory, easy, and original recipes to bring out this humble ingredient's most versatile side. Don't say I didn't warn you!

All my recipes with polenta