Polenta triangles

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsCold water
1cupCoarse yellow cornmeal
1Env. onion soup mix
4ouncesMild chopped green chilies,
Drained (1 can)
½cupWhole kernel corn
½cupRed pepper, roasted and
Finely chopped
½cupSharp Cheddar cheese,
Shredded

Directions

Bring the water 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 25 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the chilies, corn and roasted red peppers.

Spread the mixture in a lightly greased 9-inch-square baking pan and sprinkle with the cheese. Let stand for 20 minutes, or until firm. Cut

MICROWAVE: Combine the water, cornmeal and onion soup mix in a microwave-safe casserole. Cover and microcook on HIGH (100%) for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes (mixture will be thick). Stir in the chilies, corn and roasted red peppers. Spread into pan as above.

[The Baltimore Sun; Dec 8, 1991] Posted by Fred Peters.