Best Polenta Crusted Roasted Potatoes Recipes

Polenta Crusted Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic image

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb (about 3 large) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon dry polenta
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into medium-size chunks (about 8 pieces per half-potato). Place potatoes in 2-quart saucepan of salted water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain potatoes; place in large bowl. Gently toss potatoes with polenta, sea salt and pepper.
Heat large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add olive oil; swirl to coat. When oil is hot, add herbs; cook 1 minute. Add potatoes, scattering in even layer in skillet. Place skillet to oven.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden and crisp. Turn potatoes; sprinkle with garlic. Bake 10 minutes longer or until crisp on both sides.
Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to serving bowl or plate.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

POLENTA CRUSTED ROASTED POTATOES image

Categories Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Lbs peeled potatoes, about four large
2 Tbsp polenta
1 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp pepper
3/4 Cup of olive oil
2-3 Sprigs fresh rosemary
12 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced

Steps:

Preheat over to 425 degrees Cut potatoes in half, then in half again, and again in half until you have even chunks. Place in a medium pot with 1 Tsp salt, over with cold water and place over high heat. Bring potatoes to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and boil for ten minutes. In a bowl, mix together polenta, salt and pepper. Drain potatoes well with a colander. Add potatoes to polenta seasoning and toss greatly to coat. In large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. When small bubbles begin to rise and oil is very hot, add rosemary and garlic. Stir carefully for a minute. Add seasoned potatoes all at once to hot skillet, using tongs to they are evenly distributed around pan. Place the skillet on the bottom shelf of oven and roast for 10 minutes. Remove pan from over and turn each potato over. return to oven for another five or ten minutes. Remove potatoes from over, using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to serving platter.