Polenta Appetizers

Description

This is a great appetizer that can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or on a grill. I love to stir in freshly chopped cilantro before pouring into baking pan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ounce onion soup mix
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper or cherry pepper, chopped,to taste (I like more)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or feta

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
• Bring the water, milk and butter to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
• With a wire whisk, stir in the cornmeal and onion soup mix.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in corn and peppers.
• Spread the mixture in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake in 350° degree oven for about 20 minutes.
• Let stand until cool and firm.
• When cool, cut into triangles.
• (cut into larger squares and cut squares in half to form triangles).
• At this point it can be refrigerated or frozen.
• When ready to serve, place on cookie sheet and reheat in oven or place on grill to heat until hot and a little crispy.