Golden Polenta Pancakes: Melted Butter Dream!
Enjoy these delightful polenta pancakes, pan-fried until golden and served with warm butter, fresh fruit, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tube plain polenta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (plus more for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Pure maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh summer fruits (for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving (optional))
Instructions
- Slice your polenta into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a pat of butter.
- Add half the polenta rounds (or however many fit in one layer). Cook for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden and crisp on the edges.
- Remove from the pan and place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining polenta.
- To serve, divide the hot polenta pancakes among plates. Add fresh fruit to each plate.
- Sprinkle the pancakes with powdered sugar and a generous amount of maple syrup. Add a pat (or two) of softened butter and watch it melt all over. Eat immediately!
Notes
- Use a good quality, salted butter for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the polenta slices to ensure crispiness.
- Serve immediately after adding the butter to enjoy the glorious melt. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the polenta slices to ensure crispiness.
- Serve immediately after adding the butter to enjoy the glorious melt. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.