Croatian-style Polenta

Description
6 servings



Ingredients

 * 2 qt water
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 2 cups yellow cornmeal (polenta)
 * ½ cup butter
 * ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Bring salted water to boil; add polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
 * 2) Add butter and cheese; cook over low heat, stirring continuously for 25 minutes.
 * 3) Polenta can be served with Italian sauce, or rinse a shallow baking dish with cold water, pour in polenta mixture, spreading so it is ½ inch thick.
 * 4) Cover; cut into 2 inch squares; saute in ¼ cup butter over moderate heat, turning 3 or 4 times until lightly browned and serve as a starch with any kind of meat.