Soft Polenta with Bacon and Andouille (or Shrimp)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:40:30 GMT

Step 1

For the polenta: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and sauté until soft.

Step 2

Add the milk (and water if using non-instant polenta) and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Whisking constantly, add the polenta. Cook, whisking, until it thickens. If using non-instant polenta, follow instructions on package to cook.

Step 4

Season polenta with salt, pepper, parmesan, and parsley. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside bacon in a separate bowl, leaving bacon fat in pan.

Step 6

If using andouille sausage, thinly slice and cook in the bacon fat until crispy. If using shrimp, cook briefly until pink and cooked through.

Step 7

Add garlic, scallions, pepper flakes, bell pepper, and cooked sausage (or shrimp) into the pan. Cook briefly until the scallions and pepper are softened.

Step 8

Add the bacon back into the mixture. Serve over polenta with additional parmesan cheese to garnish.

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