Polenta Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Place stock in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Once it is boiling, gradually whisk in the polenta, doing it slowly to avoid getting clumps.
3. 3
   Cook the mixture 2-3 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
4. 4
   Once the polenta is thickened, remove it from heat and add the parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
5. 5
   Lightly grease a 8x8 baking pan (really, any would work as long as it had sides so the mixture doesnt slide off) with Pam.
6. 6
   Pour mixture onto pan and spread out evenly.
7. 7
   Put the pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firmed.
8. 8
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
9. 9
   Brush the polenta mixture with extra virgin olive oil and cut into strips about 2 inches wide.
10. 10
    Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Garnish with your favorite herbs.