Soft Breakfast Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cornmeal and 1/2 of the water.
2. 2
   Place remaining water and milk in large saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to boil.
4. 4
   Gradually add cornmeal mixture, stirring with wire whisk until well blended.
5. 5
   Stir in salt.
6. 6
   Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick and begins to pull away from side of pan, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Add bacon bits, process cheese spread and onions; mix well.
8. 8
   Transfer to full (2-inch) hotel pan (or 1/6 hotel pan for trial recipe).
9. 9
   Hold, covered, on steam table up to 1 hour.