Country Polenta
- 1 gal. creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal - regular
- 2 gal. water
- 2-2/3 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1-1/2 cups oil
- Prepare 2 quarts cereal (or 1 cup for trial recipe) as directed on package.
- Add cheese and seasonings; mix well.
- Pour cereal mixture evenly into 4 parchment-lined hotel pans (or 1 parchment-lined half hotel pan for trial recipe); cover.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.
- Toast remaining 2 quarts cereal (or 1 cup cereal for trial recipe) in large saute pan or skillet on medium-low heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat.
- Cut chilled polenta into 24 triangles (or 12 triangles for trial recipe).
- Coat with toasted cereal.
- Preheat grill to 375F.
- Cook polenta triangles in hot oil on griddle for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately.
creamy wheat, water, parmesan cheese, black pepper, red pepper, basil, oil
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/-1778.aspx (may not work)