Homemade Nachos with 3-Ingredient Polenta Chips
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Homemade Nachos with 3-Ingredient Polenta Chips

67Min
4Servings
285Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten-free
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Equipment

Large pot
Whisk
Stove
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Chef's knife
Cutting board
Oven
Serving plate

Ingredients

Polenta Chips

cornmeal (dry)

200 g

water (liquid)

800 ml

salt (dry)

8 g

Toppings

cheddar cheese (shredded)

150 g

jalapeño peppers (sliced)

2 piece

tomato (diced)

2 piece

Instructions

1

Cook the polenta base

Bring salted water to boil and gradually whisk in cornmeal to create smooth polenta.

15 minMedium heattimer 15 min
2

Spread and cool the polenta

Pour cooked polenta onto a lined baking sheet and spread evenly to 1cm thickness. Allow to cool completely.

20 min
3

Cut into chip shapes

Once cooled and firm, cut the polenta sheet into triangles or squares using a knife.

5 min
4

Bake the chips

Preheat oven and bake polenta pieces until golden and crispy, turning once halfway through.

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5

Add toppings and serve

Top the crispy polenta chips with shredded cheddar and optional fresh toppings. Serve immediately while hot.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness

Store chips separately from toppings. Re-crisp in oven before serving if refrigerated.

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