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Make An Easy And Frugal Dinner Tonight With Polenta And Gravy

text: Polenta & Gravy and a photo of the polenta and gravy

Why I Love Making Polenta And Gravy


Polenta and gravy is a quick, inexpensive, and tasty meal you can make any time! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - and a great alternative to traditional biscuits and gravy.


In addition to being a yummy alternative to biscuits & gravy, these polenta rounds don't require any oil, and are cholesterol-free!


Tips For Making Polenta And Gravy


First, I recommend slicing the polenta while the air fryer preheats. This way, immediately after the air fryer is ready to go, you can start the gravy. While using packaged gravy is very fast, I like to ensure I can give it some attention. I prefer my gravy to be smooth, and I find it best to give it my full attention, even if it only takes a few minutes.


My second tip would be to make your own polenta, I have a wonderful Green Chili Polenta recipe you should try! Making your own polenta is fun and you can flavor it how you'd like.

Golden brown polenta is ready for gravy!
Golden brown polenta is ready for gravy!

I've included a few of my favorite add-ins for homemade polenta below:


  • Basil

  • Italian Seasoning

  • Pepper

  • Butter


A third and final tip for making polenta and gravy would be to brown the polenta less. I prefer my polenta browned, but not overly firm. There are times I like the 20 minutes and others I prefer 10 minutes total. Experiment with cooking the polenta and find your perfect time!


Have you made polenta & gravy? What's your favorite gravy to use? Let me know on Instagram!

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