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Polenta Cake with Crispy Bacon

Emilie Abijanac

Emilie Abijanac

April 3, 2020
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg ButcherBox Bacon

  • 2 c polenta or corn meal grits

    Preferred: Bob's Red Mill

  • 3 c water

  • 3 c milk

    water or stock can always be used instead

  • ½ c parmesan cheese

    grated

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil

Step By Step

Instructions

1
Prepare a 9 x 13 baking sheet pan with parchement paper and pan spray, set aside.
2
Dice bacon into medium pieces. Place in skillet and slowly render fat on medium low heat. Cook for approximately 20-30 minutes until bacon is crispy.
3
While bacon is cooking, place water and milk mixture in large sauce pot on high heat. Bring to a boil.
4
Once liquid is boiling turn heat down to medium and gradually add polenta, stirring frequently with a whisk so polenta does not clump and thickens, approximately 30 minutes.
5
Once polenta has thickened remove from heat and add parmesan and crispy bacon. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper.
6
Pour polenta onto prepared sheet pan. Spread out evenly with a rubber spatula. Place in refrigerator and let it set. Overnight, is always best for polenta cakes.
7
Once polenta is set, invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 12 squares.
8
Heat frying pan on medium heat. Add avocado oil to pan and sear polenta cake for 3 minutes on both sides. Serve and enjoy!Chef Tip: Makes a great side for meal prep or dice into smaller cubes and pan fry for an alternative crouton for your favorite salad!

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