Fried Polenta Discs with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe

Name: Fried Polenta Discs with Mascarpone Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 log, 24 ounces, prepared corn polenta, plain or flavored, available in refrigerated cases in market; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 1 tablespoon butter; Salt; 1 tub, 16 ounces, mascarpone cheese; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 3 tablespoons capers; 1 lemon, zested; 3 tablespoons jarred, drained, chopped roasted red peppers; 3 tablespoons chopped Italian cracked or pitted green olives; 3 tablespoons chopped pitted oil cured olives; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 log, 24 ounces, prepared corn polenta, plain or flavored, available in refrigerated cases in market
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
1 tub, 16 ounces, mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons jarred, drained, chopped roasted red peppers
3 tablespoons chopped Italian cracked or pitted green olives
3 tablespoons chopped pitted oil cured olives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
2
Cut polenta into 1/2-inch slices.
3
Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter to skillet then season the discs with a little salt.
4
Brown and crisp polenta discs on both sides, 3 minutes on each side.
5
Mix mascarpone with the half-and-half, capers and lemon zest.
6
Combine chopped roasted red peppers, green and black olives and parsley in a separate small bowl.
7
To serve, layer polenta discs with spoonfuls of the cheese on a plate and garnish with chopped olives and peppers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 log, 24 ounces, prepared corn polenta, plain or flavored, available in refrigerated cases in market, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, 1 tablespoon butter, Salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Polenta Discs with Mascarpone Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Polenta Discs with Mascarpone Cheese

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