Appetizer

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Party Polenta Stars

 

Recipe By : Tabasco www.tabasco.com

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers Tabasco

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- divided

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon TABASCO pepper sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

*Spicy Tomato Salsa*

8 ounces ripe fresh tomatoes -- finely diced (about

-- 1 cup)

3 tablespoons minced green onions

1 tablespoon minced cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice

1/2 clove garlic -- minced

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon TABASCO pepper sauce

 

Grease large jelly-roll pan, and set aside. In 2-quart saucepan over high heat,

bring water, 1 tablespoon butter, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low; slowly

add cornmeal in thin stream, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring

constantly until mixture thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir

in cheese and TABASCO sauce.

 

Spread cooked cornmeal mixture in jelly-roll pan to thickness of 1/2-inch.

Refrigerate, uncovered, 30 minutes.

 

With 2 1/2 inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut cooled polenta mixture into

stars. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and remaining

tablespoon butter. Add polenta stars, cook 2 minutes on each side until lightly

browned, flipping carefully. Repeat with remaining stars, adding oil and butter

if necessary. Serve polenta stars with Spicy Tomato Salsa.

 

Prepare Spicy Tomato Salsa: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and

refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

 

Makes 18 stars.

 

 

Busted by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness

 

 

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