Author Notes
These baked fries are crunchy on the outside and creamy in the middle with a touch of sweetness that make them irresistible. —A Local Choice
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Ingredients
- Fries
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2-3 teaspoons
olive oil
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2.5 cups
water
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 cup
cornmeal
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1/2 cup
baked, peeled, and mashed sweet potato
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1/4 cup
grated parmesan cheese
- Seasoning
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
Directions
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Brush a 9x13 baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside
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In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt
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Reduce heat to low, slowly whisk in cornmeal, stirring constantly
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Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened
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Remove from heat and add sweet potato mash, honey , butter and parmesan
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Transfer polenta to greased baking dish, spreading evenly and allow to cool completely. (You can make this the day before and cool in the refrigerator overnight.)
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Heat oven to 450F
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Unmold polenta from baking dish onto a cutting board and slice into "fries"
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Brush with olive oil, place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping half way.
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Sprinkle with seasoning and serve
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For seasoning - in a small bowl combine salt, brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic powder
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