Polenta Triangles

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: Appitizers- snacks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 (14 1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté until tender. Stir in broth, and bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in cornmeal; reduce heat; and simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 13 × 9-inch pan; chill at least 8 hours.
  3. Cut polenta into 6 squares; cut each square into 2 triangles.
  4. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter into a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook half of polenta triangles until lightly browned, turning once. Repeat process with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and polenta. Serve with Vegetable Ragout.

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