Country Polenta

Name: Country Polenta
Ingredients: 1 gal. creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal - regular; 2 gal. water; 2-2/3 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1-1/2 cups oil

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 gal. creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal - regular
2 gal. water
2-2/3 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 cups oil

Directions

1

Prepare 2 quarts cereal (or 1 cup for trial recipe) as directed on package.
2

Add cheese and seasonings; mix well.
3

Pour cereal mixture evenly into 4 parchment-lined hotel pans (or 1 parchment-lined half hotel pan for trial recipe); cover.
4

Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.
5

Toast remaining 2 quarts cereal (or 1 cup cereal for trial recipe) in large saute pan or skillet on medium-low heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
6

Remove from heat.
7

Cut chilled polenta into 24 triangles (or 12 triangles for trial recipe).
8

Coat with toasted cereal.
9

Preheat grill to 375F.
10

Cook polenta triangles in hot oil on griddle for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
11

Serve immediately.