Jalapeno Cheddar Polenta Bites

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 2 whole Jalapenos Seeded And Chopped
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Quick-cooking Polenta Grits
• 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic, Ground Into A Paste
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Divided

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat.
2. Saute the onion and jalapeno together until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock and salt to a boil.
5. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in the grits; youll want to keep whisking to keep the grits from getting lumpy.
6. After all of the grits have been poured in, remove the pan from the heat and keep whisking for another minute to make sure everything is incorporated.
7. Fold in the black pepper, onion, jalapenos, garlic and 2/3 of the cheese.
8. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray and fill the cups up with the polenta mixture.
9. Top each bite with a little bit of the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
10. Let refrigerate for about 20 minutes to solidify, then broil the bites until the tops are bubbly and brown.
11. Serve hot!
12. To reheat, just put them in a 400 degrees F oven for about 4-5 minute.
13. This way theyll stay crisp and hot!
14. Inspired by Mimis cheese grits, bite-form inspired by (never home)maker.

olive oil, onion, vegetable stock, salt, grits, pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/jalapeno-cheddar-polenta-bites/ (may not work)