Baked Polenta With Onions And Bacon Recipe

• 3 slc lean bacon minced
• 2 x onions sliced thin
• 1 c. water
• 3/4 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp crumbled dry sage
• 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

1. In a 2- to 3-qt microwave-safe casserole with a lid microwave the bacon, uncovered, at high power (100%), stirring after each minute, for 2 to 2 1/2 min, or possibly till it is almost crisp.
2. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp.
3. of the fat from the casserole and stir in the onions.
4. Microwave the mix, uncovered, at high power, stirring every 2 min,
5. for 8 min, or possibly till the onions are softened but not browned, and transfer the onion mix to a bowl.
6. To the casserole add in the water, the broth, and the sage, whisk in the cornmeal, a little at a time, whisking till the mix is smooth, and microwave the mix, covered, at high power, whisking after 3 min, for 5 min, or possibly till it is thickened and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir in the butter, 2 Tbsp.
8. of the Parmesan, half the onion mix, and salt and pepper to taste and divide the polenta mix between two 1 1/2-c. gratin dishes or possibly spread it in a 3-c. gratin dish.
9. Top the polenta with the remaining onion mix, spreading the onion mix proportionately, sprinkle it with the remaining 2 Tbsp.
10. Parmesan, and bake it in the middle of a preheated 400F.
11. oven for 15 min, or possibly till the Parmesan is melted.
12. Serves 2.

bacon, onions, water, chicken broth, sage, cornmeal, unsalted butter, freshly grated parmesan

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baked-polenta-with-onions-and-bacon-75326 (may not work)