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Polenta Appetizers
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Polenta Appetizers

11 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

724
Calories
29g
Protein
40g
Fat
69g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cherry Pepper 1 cup (138g) 87
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Water not in our table 0
Soup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ounce onion soup mix
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper or cherry pepper, chopped,to taste (I like more)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or feta
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Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.

2

Bring the water, milk and butter to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.

3

With a wire whisk, stir in the cornmeal and onion soup mix.

4

Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes or until thickened.

5

Stir in corn and peppers.

6

Spread the mixture in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with the cheese.

7

Bake in 350° degree oven for about 20 minutes.

8

Let stand until cool and firm.

9

When cool, cut into triangles.

10

(cut into larger squares and cut squares in half to form triangles).

11

At this point it can be refrigerated or frozen.

12

When ready to serve, place on cookie sheet and reheat in oven or place on grill to heat until hot and a little crispy.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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