Best Fried Polenta Discs With Mascarpone Cheese Recipes

Fried Polenta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h20m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Basic Polenta, recipe follows
2 cups olive oil, for frying
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt
1 cup purchased marinara sauce
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Lightly oil an 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4-inch thick. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Cut the polenta into 2 by 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain. Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter. Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.

John Besh's Creamy Polenta With Mascarpone Cheese image

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
salt, to taste
1/2 cup organic yellow polenta (can substitute plain cornmeal)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese)

Steps:

Lightly season 2 cups water with salt and bring to a boil. Quickly whisk in the polenta until it has been fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the butter and allow the polenta to cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and season to taste with salt.
This may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave just before serving.
Assembly: Reheat the three components of the dish separately.
On each of 6 large plates, place a couple of spoonfuls of polenta in the center of the plate.
Carefully remove the bones from the hot ribs and place the beef short ribs over the bed of polenta.
In a pan over medium heat, bring the reserved braising liquid to a simmer. Once the sauce is hot, check for seasoning and, if needed, add a touch of salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce around the beef short ribs and polenta. Carefully place the root vegetable ragout on the beef. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.9

Fried Polenta Discs with Mascarpone Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 log, 24 ounces, prepared corn polenta, plain or flavored, available in refrigerated cases in market
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
1 tub, 16 ounces, mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons jarred, drained, chopped roasted red peppers
3 tablespoons chopped Italian cracked or pitted green olives
3 tablespoons chopped pitted oil cured olives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Cut polenta into 1/2-inch slices. Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter to skillet then season the discs with a little salt. Brown and crisp polenta discs on both sides, 3 minutes on each side.
Mix mascarpone with the half-and-half, capers and lemon zest. Combine chopped roasted red peppers, green and black olives and parsley in a separate small bowl.
To serve, layer polenta discs with spoonfuls of the cheese on a plate and garnish with chopped olives and peppers. ;