Creamy Polenta with Montasio PDO Frico
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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For the Montasio PDO Frico Crisps

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Montasio PDO Frico, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

For the polenta

ingredients

For the Montasio PDO Frico Crisps

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a small mixing bowl, toss grated Montasio PDO Frico, rosemary, and black pepper.

  • Step 3

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto the baking sheet and use the back of the spoon to gently form flat circles. Repeat until all of the cheese is used.

  • Step 4

    Bake on the middle rack for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese turns golden.

  • Step 5

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cheese cool. The cheese crisps will harden and become crispy once they cool.

For the polenta

  • Step 1

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and stir in salt. Slowly add polenta and stir quickly to incorporate the ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring. The polenta will slowly start to thicken and absorb the water.

  • Step 2

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in butter, milk, and 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Step 3

    Serve in bowls and top with cooled Montasio PDO Frico crisps, freshly cracked black pepper, and additional Parmigiano Reggiano PDO if desired.