Breakfast Polenta Recipes

POLENTA CAKES (MEXICAN BREAKFAST RECIPE)

Steps:

• Slice the polenta into 8-12 pieces for 2-3 per person. In a small bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar.
• Using a paper towel, dry any excess water on each polenta slice and dust evenly on each side with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium low heat melt the butter and cook each slice on both sides until light golden brown and crisp to your liking.
• Top it off with pan drippings or warm maple syrup. I typically serve alongside crisp bacon and some sliced fruit for a filling breakfast.

MORGAN'S BREAKFAST POLENTA

Steps:

• In a medium pan over high heat, bring to boil milk and water. Reduce heat to simmer liquid. Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a thin, steady stream, breaking up any lumps that form. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until polenta is soft and creamy, about 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar.
• Ladle polenta into bowls, and top with about 1 tablespoon of jam and a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

CHEESY BREAKFAST EGG AND POLENTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees with the rack in the center. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch pan and set aside.
• Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta and salt, and cook, stirring constantly until the polenta bubbles and pulls away from the pan, about 3 minutes. Vigorously stir in the milk, butter and cheese until smooth and creamy. (It will seem loose.)
• Spread the polenta onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer with meat, greens or anything else you desire. Use the back of a large spoon to create 8 small wells in the polenta. Crack the eggs inside, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how set you like your eggs. Let stand for 5 minutes; sprinkle with black pepper and basil and serve warm.

BREAKFAST POLENTA PORRIDGE

Steps:

• Bring water and almond milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add polenta and almond meal in a steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and stir porridge frequently until thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract.
• Ladle porridge into bowls and top with berries and a dash of cinnamon.

BREAKFAST POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE, ONION AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sauté sausage in skillet over medium heat 8 minutes, breaking up sausage with fork. Add onion, bell pepper and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; whisk until cornmeal is tender and very thick, about 7 minutes. Stir in cheese and sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into prepared dish. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Cut polenta into 2-inch squares. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté half of squares until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; tent with foil. Repeat with remaining butter and squares. Serve hot.

BREAKFAST POLENTA WITH FIGS AND MASCARPONE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring milk to a boil. Whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low; whisk occasionally until creamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter and more milk, if desired. Serve hot with honey, mascarpone, and figs.