Fried Polenta Slices

• total time: 9 hours

Ingredients

1 quart water

1 cup polenta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for frying

1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Olive oil for frying

Directions

Lightly oil a 6- x 10-inch (3-cup) glass or ceramic dish.

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Cover and cook over low heat, whisking often, until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the butter and cheese, season with salt and pepper, and, while hot, pour into the dish. Let stand until room temperature and firm, about 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Cut the polenta into 1-inch-thick slices. In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter in olive oil. Fry the polenta slices over moderate heat until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 255 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 47 mg
• Sodium: 461 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 0 g
• Protein: 4 g