Best Dixie Polenta Ie Creamy Roasted Garlic Grits Recipes

Roasted Garlic Polenta image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 1/2 cups spring water
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 1/2 cups yellow corn grits
2 heads roasted garlic, removed from cloves and creamed into a paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

In a heavy bottom pot, bring 5 cups of water and sea salt to a boil. Mix together the remaining 3 1/2 cups of water and corn grits in a bowl. When the pot of water comes to a boil, add the cornmeal mixture and stir quickly and continuously until the entire mixture is well blended. Add the roasted garlic paste. Reduce the heat so that the polenta is at a low simmer, stirring frequently. Continue to do so until the polenta pulls away from the pot (about 35 minutes). Pour the polenta into a baking sheet to cool. Cut into desired shape (squares for the Napoleon) and pan fry in olive oil until golden in color.
To build the Polenta Napoleon:
Place a bed of smoky greens on the plate and top with a polenta square. Top the square with a ladle of rosemary-scented white beans. Top the beans with another polenta square. Decorate the plate with roasted carrot sauce.

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Polenta image

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart low sodium chicken broth or 1 quart low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup polenta (coarse ground cornmeal)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)

Steps:

1 In a medium-large pot melt the butter over medium high heat until the foam subsides. Add the garlic. Cook for a minute. Add the broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
2. Slowly sprinkle in the polenta, whisking as you pour. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 20 to 25 minutes stirring frequently until the polenta is thickened and soft to taste.
3. Turn off heat and stir in pepper and parmesan. Serve immediately or pour into a 9x13 inch pan to set. Once cool, cut polenta into squares.