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Carrabba's Italian Grill Polenta Fries Recipe

Carrabba's Italian Grill's Polenta Fries are crispy golden sticks of seasoned polenta, served with a zesty marinara sauce for a delicious Italian-inspired appetizer. Make our Carrabba's Italian Grill Polenta Fries Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Polenta Fries will taste just like Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Chilling Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Kid Favorite, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Carrabba's Italian Grill, Polenta, Polenta Fries, Romano Cheese
Yield: 6 Appetizer or Side Dish Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Water
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Yellow Polenta
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese grated
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil for greasing and brushing
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce, warmed, for dipping, and/or other French Fry Dipping Sauces, of choice

Instructions

Prepare Polenta

  • In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, add water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • When boiling, whisk in the polenta and bring back up to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking often, until polenta is tender and very thick (able to support a standing whisk for a few seconds), about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add in the Romano cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.

Chill Polenta

  • Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Using an oiled heatproof spatula, spread polenta in a smooth, thick layer in the dish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until chilled and firm, about 2 hours or overnight.

When Ready to Cook Polenta Fries

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.

Cut and Bake Fries

  • Invert the baking dish onto a cutting board and unmold the polenta.
  • Using an oiled knife, cut the polenta into thirds lengthwise.
  • Then cut across into fries about 1/2 inch wide.
  • Transfer the fries to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush lightly with oil.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake until the underside is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Flip the fries using a metal spatula and continue baking until crisp and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Season and Serve

  • Season polenta fries with salt and pepper, to tasted.
  • Heap fries on a platter and serve hot, accompanied by bowls of marinara sauce and/or plenty of other dipping sauces.

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