Croatian-style Polenta

Description
6 servings



Ingredients

 * 2 qt water
 * 1 tb salt
 * 2 c Yellow corn meal (polenta)
 * 1/2 c butter
 * 1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Directions
Bring salted water to boil; add polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add butter and cheese; cook over low heat, stirring continuously for 25 minutes. Polenta can be served with Italian sauce, or rinse a shallow baking dish with cold water, pour in polenta mixture, spreading so it is 1/2 inch thick. Cover; cut into 2 inch squares; saute in 1/4 cup butter over moderate heat, turning 3 or 4 times until lightly browned and serve as a starch with any kind of meat.