Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2012

I found this recipe yesterday and had a roll of polenta in the pantry and tried this for supper. I was very disappointed. They never did crisp up and were very bland. I really wanted to like this.

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Linda

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Orono, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

Best done using grits using jalapeños cheese.

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Richard Reiser

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

I liked these, though I didn't follow the recipe exactly, and used it more for inspiration than anything else. I used a tube of store-bought, prep-prepared seasoned polenta, and just sliced into fry shapes then baked in my countertop oven for about 20 minutes at 400. A nice change of pace, but it got mixed reviews - three adults liked it, but the fourth thought it was just so-so. If I make this again I'll definitely add additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and perhaps chili powder to them.

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VesHeill

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2011

my family made polenta like a lasagne! prepare the polenta as directed and place in a 9x13 baking dish. add mainara sauce, hard italian sausage (cooked), italian spices and mozzarella cheese. palce another layer of polenta as a cover and spread top with marinara sauce, sprinkle top with parmesan. Bake @ 350 for about 30-45 mins. Serve.

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puzzzled

Reviewed: May 13, 2011

great with marinara sauce. just really need chicken stock, garlic powder and corn meal.

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Gavin

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Queens, New York, USA

Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2010

I used a roll of seasoned ready made polenta and cut it into fries per a past suggestions and baked them in the oven. It took about 45 - 60 minutes and I upped the heat to 400 degrees to crisp them up. They were good with marinara dip. A little different texture than I expected, but would make again.

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Rebecca G

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2010

Polenta fries are wonderful! But dont follow this recipe! too much fat and oils....all the need to do is cook the polenta over the stove with 4 times as much water stirring constantly. You can add a dash of salt and tab bit of honey for sweetness. Then pour into a square pan and let set. Once the polenta is set, you cut them into squares drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and bake in the oven at 350 until golden brown and crispy!! TRUST ME its good and way better for you!

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

I had a tube of polenta sitting in the cupboard that has been crying out for a new recipe. I sliced it into strip (approx 1/2" wide), then brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, pepper, parmesan & chopped parsley. I used the oven method, but it took way longer than 10 minutes per side. I left them in the oven for approx 60-70 minutes, they were just starting to brown but were nice and soft in the middle. They were great on their own, but now I'm on the lookout for the perfect dipping sauce.

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Mitchipoo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

I used store bought polenta and sliced and then cut into sticks and deep fried them. They are okay. Don't fry in big batches because they stick together. They're not greasy if you drain them on several paper towels. Probably won't use this receipe again.

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Judy R

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Renton, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009

I gave 5 stars for the idea because we loved them so much!!! but i read the reviews and really changed up a bit, because i can't ever just follow directions ;) Made plain grits w/ just water, for breakfast one day, but made extra. After everyone had taken theirs, i stirred italian seasoning and lots of parmesan into the leftovers, then spread it onto a (clean) styrofoam meat tray to chill. Several days later i just cut into home-fry-sized pieces and baked at 450 on my baking stone. We had an emergency so i forgot and probably left them in 25-30 minutes, but they were great! really really crispy on the outside, tender inside! yum!

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