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Baked Herb Polenta Sticks




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List of Ingredients




4 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
Grated zest from 1 lemon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or sage leaves
Freshly ground pepper
Butter

Recipe



Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish and cover bottom of dish with parchment paper. In a large heavy pot, bring chicken stock to a boil and add salt. Reduce heat to low and whisk in cornmeal in a slow steady stream. Cook mixture, whisking, until thick. Remove from heat.

Add lemon zest, butter, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil or sage leaves, and pepper; stir until butter is incorporated. Working quickly, spread polenta evenly in prepared dish and refrigerate until firm. NOTE: Polenta may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.

Preheat broiler and butter a baking sheet. When ready to serve, cut into sticks or into interesting shapes with cutters. NOTE: Cut into small interesting shapes with fluted edges. This way you can make a nice presentation by using two or three on each plate.

Sprinkle tops with remaining Parmesan cheese and dot tops with butter. Broil about 4 inches from heat approximately 4 to 6 minutes or until golden; turn polenta pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and broil another 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is golden.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.