Polenta Parmesan Chips

I recently spent some time in the north of Italy and had one of the best bowls of polenta ever.

A dish called Polenta Taragna made with loads of Branzi, a raw milk cheese produced in the Bergamo valley. The polenta was also a darker colour due to the addition of buckwheat flour. So in the spirit of delicious polenta it seemed apt to refresh this recipe for Polenta Parmesan Chips with new images. Not that it’s a dish I have seen in Italy but I am always ready for polenta in any way it is served.

We were talking the other day about how bad french fries are for you and these are by no means a replacement if you have the craving but they are certainly delicious and I would like think a bit more wholesome. The Polenta Parmesan Chips are a good option when you feel like a side dish with more texture and bite than plain cooked polenta or mashed potato. Their crunchy exterior and tasty parmesan interior is great side to a stew/bolognaise and they are perfect for dipping into the thick gravy or tomato sauce.

These Polenta Parmesan Chips are best eaten piping hot and straight out of the oven but they are still good reheated in the microwave the next day. They are not crispy, don’t lose their shape or flavour but will need a dipping sauce of some kind.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Polenta Parmesan Chips and if you’ve made the bars, do share it with me by tagging and following @heinstirred on Instagram. It is always a treat to see the recipes made and enjoyed.

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