Polenta for Brunch
Fabulous for camping.
Prepare 2 times this recipe for polenta:
In a 2 quart glass bowl combine
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Microwave uncovered on high
for 9 minutes. Stir well, cover loosely with paper towel and cook 9
minutes more.
Remove from oven. Add:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
cheese
Brown 1/2 lb cut up prosciutto.
Remove meat to another dish and saute onion in the prosciutto drippings until
translucent.
Add bell pepper and crushed garlic. Cook until peppers are soft. 3-5
minutes.
Add meat and vegetables to polenta and mix gently.
Spread onto a foil lined cookie sheet or jellyroll pan.
Refigerate at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
Cut into squares and fry in very hot oil until browned.