BASIL CHEESE POLENTA WEDGES

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This is from Swanson's Chicken Broth...you can serve topped with Meat Sauce or as a side dish!! Options for grilling, baking or pan-frying given. Cooking time includes chilling.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Grains

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat broth, cornmeal, bay leaf and pepper in saucepan to a boil.
  • Stir in oil.
  • Cook and stir 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Stir in basil and hceese.
  • Pour mixture into greased 9" pie plate.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
  • Cut polenta into 6 wedges.
  • To grill: brush wedges on both sides with olive oil. Place on hot grill and cook 4 minutes, turning once.
  • To bake: place wedges on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375ยบ for 20 minutes or until browned and crispy, turning once.
  • To pan-fry: heat oil in nonstick skillet. Add wedges and cook 10 minut4es or until browned and crispy, turning once.

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