POLENTA APPETIZERS

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This is a great appetizer that can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or on a grill. I love to stir in freshly chopped cilantro before pouring into baking pan.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 18 Triangles

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce package onion soup mix
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno peppers or 1 cherry pepper, chopped,to taste (I like more)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup feta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
  • Bring the water, milk and butter to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
  • With a wire whisk, stir in the cornmeal and onion soup mix.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in corn and peppers.
  • Spread the mixture in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake in 350° degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Let stand until cool and firm.
  • When cool, cut into triangles.
  • (cut into larger squares and cut squares in half to form triangles).
  • At this point it can be refrigerated or frozen.
  • When ready to serve, place on cookie sheet and reheat in oven or place on grill to heat until hot and a little crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 183.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.3

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