POLENTA FRIES WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

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These fries are a great alternative to traditional ones made with potatoes. They bake up crispy and golden in the oven, too.-Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings (1-3/4 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 cups 2% milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the milk, water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan., Stir in the Gouda cheese, basil and thyme. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and cream cheese; chill until serving., Cut polenta into 3-1/4x1/2-in. strips. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip polenta in flour; shake off excess., In a large skillet, cook polenta in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Reynold Burudi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fries didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have needed to cook them for a little longer.


numan sab
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These fries were delicious! I loved the crispy polenta and the creamy blue cheese dip. I would definitely make them again.


Amesh Dakshina
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These fries were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.


saiqa nazir
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I still enjoyed these fries. The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the fries were cooked perfectly.


Nathaniel McAdams
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These fries were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Awais Suhail
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fries turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The blue cheese dip was also delicious.


Inam Wazir
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These fries were delicious! I loved the crispy polenta and the creamy blue cheese dip. I would definitely make them again.


shawon ahammed
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These fries were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been seasoned more.


Andy Yanez
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these fries were really good. I would definitely make them again.


Jayson Soto
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These fries were a fun and easy appetizer. I would definitely make them again for a party.


Ikeyiah Jenkins
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The blue cheese dip was a bit too strong for me, but the fries themselves were delicious.


Husnera Khan
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These fries were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.


Shohel student
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fries didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have needed to cook them for a little longer.


Melissa Mixter
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These fries were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


irfan Khan sa
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I was a bit skeptical about these fries, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good! The polenta was crispy and flavorful, and the blue cheese dip was a great match.


Tasos Beis
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These fries were delicious! I loved the crispy polenta and the creamy blue cheese dip.


Semi Semi
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I've made these polenta fries a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit.


Aideth Munoz
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These polenta fries were a hit at my last party! They were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and the blue cheese dip was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making these again.