Polenta (vlasic)

Yield: 10 Servings

Ingredients:

2 qt Water
1 tb Salt
2 c Yellow corn meal (polenta)
1/2 c Butter
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Bring salted water to boil; add polenta stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add butter and cheese; cook over low heat stirring continuously for 25 minutes. Polenta can be served with Italian sauce or rinse a shallow baking dish with cold water pour in polenta mixture spreading so it is 1/2 inch thick. Cover; cut into 2 inch squares; saute in 1/4 cup butter over moderate heat turning 3 or 4 times until lightly browned and serve as a starch with any kind of meat. Source: Zeljka Vlasic "Our Favorite Recipes" St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Church Typed for you by Karen Mintzias