How to make polenta
- Samuel Goldsmith
Published: October 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Makes 16-24
Easy
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
plus 1 hr cooling
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Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings
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Ingredients
Nutrition
Units:
MetricUS
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2 tbsp olive oil
plus extra for the tin
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500ml vegetable or chicken stock
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125g quick-cook polenta
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40g parmesan
or vegetarian alternative, grated
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25g butter
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Nutrition: Per serving (24)
- kcal30
- fat3g
- saturates1g
- carbs1g
- sugars0g
- fibre0.2g
- protein1g
- salt0.23g
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Method
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step 1
Oil and line a swiss roll tin (ours was 31cm x 23cm) with baking parchment. Put a large saucepan over a medium heat, pour in the olive oil and stock, bring to a simmer, then pour in the polenta, stirring constantly. Cook for 10-15 mins until thick and coming away from the side of the pan.
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step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and butter. Once melted, pour into the prepared swiss roll tin. Leave to cool for 1 hr, then cut into 16-24 pieces. Will keep chilled for up to three days.
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step 3
Lay the polenta pieces in your air fryer tray in a single layer, then cook at 200C for 15-20 mins until golden. Will keep for a day in an airtight container. Add the topping of choice (see recipes above under 'Complete the dish').
Recipe from Good Food magazine, Christmas 2025
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