CREAMY POLENTA WITH BACON AND SAGE

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Water or stock can be substituted for any or all of the milk. The more milk you use, the creamier the polenta will be.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves, plus more whole leaves for garnish
4 cups milk
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking polenta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Place a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the bacon, and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon from saucepan; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • Add chopped sage to saucepan, and cook in the bacon fat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add milk, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly until it is smooth and creamy, about 6 minutes. Whisk in the butter, and season with the salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, and crumble the reserved bacon on top. Heat the olive oil, in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the whole sage leaves, and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove from the skillet, and scatter over the polenta.

Ali Sorowar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the bacon and sage added a nice savory flavor. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making


DaisyM60
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This was a great recipe! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the bacon and sage added a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Amy Shrout
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This dish was amazing! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and sage added a perfect touch of smokiness and earthiness. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again!


Ilabori Moses Felix
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning or maybe some vegetables. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Sadiya Aktar
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and sage added a nice touch of smokiness and earthiness. I served it with a side of grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. I will d


Mr Nasir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the bacon and sage added a nice savory flavor. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making


SAGAR
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This was a great recipe! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the bacon and sage added a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Dorji Lhamo
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I loved this recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and sage added a nice touch of smokiness and earthiness. I served it with a side of grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again!


Kamala Goolgar
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The polenta was a bit too soft for my taste and the bacon and sage didn't really add much flavor. I think I would have preferred a more traditional polenta recipe.


Rahber Balouch
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. It took me over an hour to make, and I had to babysit the polenta the whole time. I think it would be better suited for a weekend brunch or a special occasion dinner.


Jedidah Thomas
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The polenta was very creamy and the bacon and sage were very flavorful, but it was all a bit too much for me. I think I would have preferred a lighter version of this dish.


Devin Seth
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning or maybe some vegetables. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Masentle Puling
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The polenta was creamy and delicious, and the bacon and sage added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lookin


Dreama janney
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and sage added a perfect amount of smokiness and earthiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


_janiyaarianna_
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5 stars! This dish was so flavorful and comforting. The polenta was cooked perfectly and the bacon and sage added a nice touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Dakota Keen
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy texture and the savory bacon and sage were a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making this again!


Ali Mallah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The polenta was smooth and creamy, and the bacon and sage added a wonderful flavor. I served it with a side of grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Judy Bunn
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture of the polenta and the flavorful bacon and sage. I added a bit of extra cheese to make it even more decadent. Will definitely be making this again soon


waqar akbar
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This creamy polenta with bacon and sage was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the creamy polenta providing a rich and comforting base, the bacon adding a savory smokiness, and the sage bringing a touch of earthy freshn


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