Polenta Croutons

Polenta Croutons
Polenta Croutons might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 103 calories, 3g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of grain cornmeal, half-and-half, sea salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
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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.
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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.
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Preheat oven to 40
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Turn polenta out onto dry surface; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Place polenta cubes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 400 for 45 minutes, turning once with a spatula. Cool on a wire rack.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score2
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