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Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta Squares Topped with Three Peppers

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Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta Squares Topped with Three Peppers recipe

photo by:kraft

made one change as like mex twist . topped taco micx and hanburger

posted by

sassy1936

on 8/26/2005

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 55 min

servings

total:

12 servings, one topped polenta square each

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what you need

1-1/2

qt. (6 cups) water

cups yellow cornmeal

tsp. salt

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

green pepper, cut into strips

red pepper, cut into strips

yellow pepper, cut into strips

large onion, cut into strips

Tbsp. oil, divided

tsp. fennel seed, crushed

Tbsp. butter or margarine

pkg. (8 oz.) POLLY-O Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 12 slices

Make It

COMBINE water, cornmeal and salt in heavy saucepan. Cook on low heat 30 min. or until mixture thickens and pulls away from side of pan, stirring frequently. Add Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and 1/4 cup butter; mix well. Spoon into greased 13x9-inch baking pan; smooth top. Cool to room temperature. Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days until firm.

COOK and stir peppers and onions in 1 Tbsp. of the oil in large skillet on medium heat until tender. Stir in fennel; set aside.

CUT polenta into 12 squares. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet. Add polenta squares; cook until bottoms of squares are lightly browned; turn over. Top each with 1 cheese slice; cover. Continue cooking until bottoms are lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve topped with the pepper mixture.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.

Use Your Microwave

Mix water and cornmeal in 3-qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 8 min.; stir. Microwave an additional 8 min. or until mixture thickens and pulls away from side of bowl, stirring every 2 min. Continue as directed.

Use Your Grill

Polenta squares can be grilled on medium heat for a great summertime taste sensation. Omit the 1 Tbsp. butter and brush both sides of polenta squares with oil before grilling.