PREPARED POLENTA RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Spray a 9x 13 pan with olive oil spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2. In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the polenta (yellow cornmeal) and water and place over medium heat. Bring slowly to a boil, whisking often to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for just a few minutes until smooth.
• 3. Season with salt and black pepper and cheese and stir together. carefully pour into the hot prepared skillet or dish.
• 4. Pour into prepared pan.
• 5. Bake for 40 minutes.
• 6. Allow to cool completely.
• 7. Cut into squares, triangles or rounds or really any shape you like.
• 8. Heat a nonstick skillet with the oil over high heat. Put 4 cakes in at a time. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until well browned. Repeat with remaining cakes.

Steps:

• Lightly oil an 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4-inch thick. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Cut the polenta into 2 by 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain. Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
• Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter. Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.
• Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.