POLENTA CRUSTED ROASTED POTATOES

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Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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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.