Polenta Stars

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 3 c water
• 2 T butter/margarine, divided
• 3/4 t salt
• 1 c yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
• 1 t Tabsco
• 1 T olive oil
• salsa for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Grese jelly roll pan; set asie. in 2 qt saucepan over high heat, bring water, 1 T butter & salt to boil. Reduce to low; slowly add cornmeal in thin stream, stir constantly. continue to cook stir constantly until thickens, about 5-10 min. Remove from heat stir in cheese and Tobasco.

Spread cooked mix in prepared pan thickness 1/2" Refrigerate uncovered 30 min.

with 2 1/2" star cookie cutter, cut cooled polenta into stars. In 12" skillet over med high heat, heat oil and 1 T butter. add polenta stars, cook 2 min each side or til lightly browned, turning carefully.