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    Home » Vegetarian Appetizers, Snacks, and Sides

    Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleines

    Published: Apr 8, 2011 · Updated: Aug 17, 2021 · by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines
    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines
    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines
    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines
    Polenta Parmesan Chive and Garlic Madeleines

    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

    Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleine's Recipe adapted from Donna Hay Makes 12 Madeleine's     Ingredients:

    • ⅓ cup (55g) instant polenta
    • 2 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted
    • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda, sifted
    • ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan
    • sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
    • 20g olive oil
    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives
    • 1 clove of garlic, grated

    Method:

    1. Preheat oven to 180 Celsius (355 Farenheit) and lightly grease a Madeleine tray.
    2. Place the polenta, flour, bicarbonate of soda, parmesan, garlic, chives, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine.
    3. Add the olive oil, egg and buttermilk and stir until smooth.
    4. Spoon the mixture into the Madeleine tray and bake for 8–10 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
    5. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. f says

      January 31, 2012 at 7:45 am

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

      Thanks!
      FMW

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        February 01, 2012 at 11:34 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
    2. Anneli Faiers says

      December 10, 2011 at 1:24 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

        December 13, 2011 at 3:27 pm

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

        Reply
    3. james says

      May 25, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      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

        May 26, 2011 at 8:11 am

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

        Reply
    4. queenotisblue says

      May 02, 2011 at 9:40 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
    5. @happyolks says

      April 16, 2011 at 8:49 am

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

      Reply
    6. Mary says

      April 12, 2011 at 1:11 pm

      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

        April 12, 2011 at 3:11 pm

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

        Reply
    7. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

      April 10, 2011 at 10:47 am

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

      Reply
    8. Not Quite Nigella says

      April 09, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      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
    9. Gina says

      April 10, 2011 at 3:34 am

      Great idea, thanks! Will be making these regularly.

      Reply
    10. Sukaina says

      April 09, 2011 at 4:38 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
    11. delicieux says

      April 09, 2011 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Sukaina 😀

      Reply
    12. Wendi says

      April 08, 2011 at 10:32 pm

      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

        April 09, 2011 at 11:23 am

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

        Reply
    13. Sylvie@GITK says

      April 08, 2011 at 8:58 pm

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

      Reply
    14. baobabs says

      April 08, 2011 at 5:46 pm

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

      Reply
    15. Min {Honest Vanilla} says

      April 08, 2011 at 3:56 pm

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

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        April 09, 2011 at 11:20 am

        Thanks for visiting Min 😀

        Reply
    16. Maria@Scandi Foodie says

      April 08, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      They look gorgeous! I would LOVE to try these!

      Reply
    17. Stephanie says

      April 08, 2011 at 2:14 pm

      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
    18. CC11 says

      April 08, 2011 at 12:11 pm

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

      Reply
    19. Dzenana says

      April 08, 2011 at 11:39 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

        April 08, 2011 at 1:49 pm

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

        Reply
    20. TheFoodMentalist says

      April 08, 2011 at 10:46 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

        April 08, 2011 at 11:03 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
    21. muppy says

      April 08, 2011 at 9:22 am

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

      Reply

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