Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 18-ounce tube (510g) prepared polenta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (more if needed)
  • Pesto sauce (for serving)
  • Marinara sauce (for serving)

Instruction

  • Remove the tube of polenta from its packaging and blot it dry if necessary. Slice it into rounds about a half-inch thick. You'll end up with around eight full-size slices and two smaller end slices.
  • Add the egg and water to a shallow bowl and whisk until beaten and combined. In a separate bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
  • Dip a polenta slice into the egg, taking care to cover all sides. Lift the slice up and let any excess egg drip off back into the bowl.
  • Press the slice into the with the breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture, taking care to press the breadcrumbs/Parmesan into the top, bottom, and sides of the slice.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add enough polenta slices in a single layer as will fit in the pan with some space between them. You'll likely need to cook them in a few batches.
  • Cook for several minutes, until the bottoms are golden-brown. Flip and cook until the other side is golden-brown. Once done, remove from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve warm with pesto and/or marinara dipping sauces.