Pan-fried Polenta

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 (14 1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add broth, and bring to a boil; gradually stir in cornmeal and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.
2. 2. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; cover and chill 3 to 12 hours or until firm. Cut polenta into 12 triangles.
3. 3. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 polenta triangles, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a serving dish, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining polenta and 3 Tbsp. butter.