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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Snack Recipes

    Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleines

    Published: Apr 8, 2011 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These savory madeleines are packed with flavor from polenta, parmesan cheese, fresh chives, and garlic.

    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines

    When most people think of Madeleines they immediately think of a sweet cake, such as the Madeleine's au Chocolat I've made previously, not something savoury.  So when I saw savoury madeleine's on Donna Hay's website I had to try them.

    These Madeleine's are the perfect finger food to serve at a party, for your guests to munch on while they sip on wine or a cocktail (such as the French Martini I featured last Friday), and would be wonderful at a picnic.  They are light, but substantial at the same time, and can easily be eaten with one hand without making a mess everywhere, which is something I think is important for party finger food.  They are also deliciously addictive!

    For my version of these madeleine's I went with a mix of polenta, parmesan, chives and garlic.  They were such a hit I also made a rosemary version too, but you can mix in your own flavours and make them your own.

    Have you had savoury Madeleine's before?

    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines

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    Recipe

    Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleines

    These savory madeleines are packed with flavor from polenta, parmesan cheese, fresh chives, and garlic.
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetiser, Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, polenta madeleines, savory madeleines
    Servings: 12 madeleines
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • madeleine pan

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup instant polenta 55g
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour sifted
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda sifted
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese 40g, finely grated
    • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
    • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup buttermilk 80 ml
    • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
    • 1 clove garlic grated
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius) and lightly grease a Madeleine tray.
    • Place the polenta, flour, bicarbonate of soda, parmesan, garlic, chives, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine.
    • Add the olive oil, egg and buttermilk and stir until smooth.
    • Spoon the mixture into the Madeleine tray and bake for 8–10 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
    • Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
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    Comments

    1. muppy says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      How delicious, what a grand idea! I'll have to seriously look for a Madeline tin 🙂

      Reply
    2. TheFoodMentalist says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These look great and I think they are just the thing to munch on with friends over wine! yum! I had never thought of them as savoury but am loving it! My recent post A Foodies Heaven - Les Halles de Lyon- France

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks for your comments TheFoodMentalist 😀 I'd never thought of savoury madeleine's before either, but I think it's a fantastic idea. Definitely wonderful to munch on over a wine or three!

        Reply
    3. Dzenana says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I've never even heard of savory madeleins, let alone had them! They look delicious, and I love the fact that they're not messy! (I'm one of those people that can never seem to eat finger food in any kind of tidy fashion). My recent post Upside-Down Pear Cake

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I'm one of those people too Dzenana so delicious unmessy finger food is a winner for me!

        Reply
    4. CC11 says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I would never have thought to make them for a dinner party but what a great idea!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I've never had savory Madeleines before! These sound really interesting and I like the color. Very cool! My recent post Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

      Reply
    6. Maria@Scandi Foodie says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      They look gorgeous! I would LOVE to try these!

      Reply
    7. Min {Honest Vanilla} says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Wow this definitely exciting! I came over from Foodgawker after seeing these savoury Madeleines 🙂 Wonderful treat!

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks for visiting Min 😀

        Reply
    8. baobabs says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      OMG what a great idea!!!!! My recent post Dimsum Overdose- Maxim’s Cityhall

      Reply
    9. Sylvie@GITK says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      They look wonderful, I like the idea of making a rosemary version of these too.

      Reply
    10. Wendi says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This recipe makes me wish I hadn't gotten rid of my madeline pans. Love the savory spin. My recent post Applesauce Spice Cake

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        They are definitely worth trying Wendi as they are so addictive. These will definitely be a staple in my repertoire. 😀

        Reply
    11. Sukaina says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      You're right. When I read the title of the post. I was intrigued.....never heard of savoury madeleines...but they do sound gorgeous! My recent post Lemon Bundt Cake

      Reply
    12. delicieux says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Thanks Sukaina 😀

      Reply
    13. Not Quite Nigella says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These would be such great finger food at parties! Wow, the possibilities for flavors are endless now! My recent post Raw Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

      Reply
    14. Gina says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Great idea, thanks! Will be making these regularly.

      Reply
    15. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Wow never heard of savory or polenta madeleines. Sound yummy!

      Reply
    16. Mary says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      My daughter gave me a mini-madeleine pan for Christmas and I haven't yet used it. This weekend, I'll be trying these! Thanks!

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Let me know how you go with the recipe Mary 😀 Enjoy your new madeleine pan!

        Reply
    17. @happyolks says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      What a fabulous rendition on madeleines! Pretty and delicious, I'm sure!

      Reply
    18. queenotisblue says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      What a great idea, particularly as they provide a wheat-free option to have with soup. Like many of the other commentators say, I've never thought of madeleines as being savoury. Will definitely give them a try.

      Reply
    19. james says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      sounds yummy, do you think they would work in a mini muffin pan if a madeleine pan isn't easy to come by?

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Hi James, I think these would work in a mini muffin pan as well. Let me know how you go 😀

        Reply
    20. Anneli Faiers says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I just made these and the flavour is delicious but I found the texture to be quite grainy with the polenta.... Am I doing something wrong? Are they supposed to have an almost crunchy texture?

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Did you use instant polenta? I use instant polenta, but they do still have a little crunch too them, although not too much.

        Reply
    21. f says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Hi...is it possible to make these WITHOUT using Polenta ? I'm allergic.Thanks!FMW

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Hi, You could try replacing the polenta with flour. The recipe will probably need some tweaking though in terms of the amount of liquid. 🙂

        Reply

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