- Calories 100
- Caloriesfromfat 18%
- Fat 2g
- Satfat 1.3g
- Monofat 0.7g
- Polyfat 0.0g
- Protein 2g
- Carbohydrate 16.7g
- Fiber 0.5g
- Cholesterol 10mg
- Iron 0.7mg
- Sodium 298mg
- Calcium 20mg
Polenta Croutons
Toss these in a salad or enjoy them as a snack. To vary the flavor, add cheeses or herbs. Spray your knife with cooking spray between cuts to slice the polenta easily.
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add cornmeal, stirring constantly with a whisk until cornmeal begins to absorb liquid (about 2 minutes). Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half; cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Spoon cornmeal mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Using a spatula coated with cooking spray, spread into an even layer. Chill, uncovered, 30 minutes or until completely cool.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 400°.
Step 4
Turn polenta out onto dry surface; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place polenta cubes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes, turning once with a spatula. Cool on a wire rack.
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Doxytoo's Review
Wow. I've made a lot of croutons over the years, but this was a new experience. I've never had anything run together quite like this. 10 minutes into the baking, and it was a single mass of cornmeal.
I let the polenta cool for a couple of hours before slicing, but even then it seemed very soft. That is probably putting it mildly.
rstarrlemaitre's Review