SPICY POLENTA CAKES

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking polenta, medium- or coarse-grain
1 cup crumbled queso blanco cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey, for serving
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, salt and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook, whisking constantly, until the polenta tightens and there are no lumps, about 4 minutes. Stir in the queso blanco, butter, cilantro, pepper and jalapeno. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Generously butter a 9-by-9-inch baking pan. Pour the polenta into the pan and set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, until firm.
  • Preheat a griddle pan over medium heat. Invert the polenta onto a clean cutting board and slice it into nine 3-inch squares. Brush the squares on both sides with the olive oil, then griddle them until golden brown and warmed through, about 3 minutes per side. While warm, drizzle the polenta cakes with the honey and squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve.

Trina Lynn
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These cakes were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Bx Jdg
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cakes turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Harvey Parker
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These cakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so good!


Gladys Oigo
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I made these cakes with vegan cheese and they were still delicious. I love that this recipe is so versatile.


Delta Z R K
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These cakes were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best polenta cakes he's ever had.


Laraib Nadeem
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these cakes were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Ranaumar123
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These cakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Loay Moustafa
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I loved the crispy texture of these cakes. They were perfect for dipping in tomato sauce.


Nana Khuami
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These cakes were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Jawad Shabbir
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cakes turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Gani Baba
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These cakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so good!


the guava fruit of guava juice
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I made these cakes with vegan cheese and they were still delicious. I love that this recipe is so versatile.


Waqas Shah
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These cakes were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best polenta cakes he's ever had.


Ali Hamzaali
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these cakes were really good. They were flavorful and had a great texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Emmanuella Obiora
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These were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used a cast iron skillet and they got nice and crispy. I served them with eggs and bacon for breakfast and they were amazing.


Colleen Teeling
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I made these cakes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Punjabi status پنجابی سٹیٹس
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These polenta cakes were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with just the right amount of spice. I served them with a simple tomato sauce and they were delicious.