Polenta Triangles

Categories: mexican, appetizer, microwave

Servings: 8

      3 c  Cold water                        1/2 c  Whole kernel corn
      1 c  Coarse yellow cornmeal            1/2 c  Red pepper, roasted and
      1    Env. onion soup mix                      Finely chopped
      4 oz Mild chopped green chilies,       1/2 c  Sharp Cheddar cheese,
           Drained (1 can)                          Shredded

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.

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