Baked Polenta Fries

Name: Baked Polenta Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tubes (18 ounces each) plain prepared polenta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or dried oregano

These delicious baked polenta fries can be made using tubes of prepared polenta found in the refrigerated section of local supermarkets.

Source: Everyday Food, April 2006

1 hour 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings Yield

Ingredients

2 tubes (18 ounces each) plain prepared polenta
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or dried oregano

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Unwrap and cut each tube of polenta in half crosswise. Then cut each half lengthwise into 8 wedges.
2. Drizzle olive oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place polenta wedges on baking sheet; season with salt and pepper, and turn gently to coat with oil. Arrange wedges in a single layer.
3. Bake, turning once with a thin metal spatula, until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Transfer to a shallow dish, and toss with Italian seasoning before serving.