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Polenta-Crusted Thyme-Roasted Potatoes

Updated Oct 19, 2023
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Looking for fabulous Thanksgiving side dishes? We love these dressed-up potatoes from Betty Crocker's Christmas Cookbook, coated with Dijon mustard and a savory blend of cornmeal and herbs. They have delectable flavor and amazing texture. What a fabulous Thanksgiving food idea for your big feast. You'll be the hostess with the mostess!

Polenta-Crusted Thyme-Roasted Potatoes

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 3 lb unpeeled russet or Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat water and potatoes to boiling. Simmer 5 minutes; drain.
  • Step 
    3
    In 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; seal bag and shake gently to coat. Add cornmeal; shake again to coat potatoes. Arrange potatoes in single layer in pan.
  • Step 
    4
    Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Nutrition

280 Calories
10g Total Fat
4g Protein
45g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
370mg
15%
Potassium
1290mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
2g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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