Presto Polento (microwave)

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup polenta or 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 3/4 cups water
• grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a 2-1/2 to 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine polenta and 1 tablespoon of the butter. stir in broth and water. cover; microwaveon high for 12 to 13 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. let stand, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until polenta is thick and all liquid has been absorbed. spoon into a serving dish. dot with remaining butter and stir until butter is melted; then sprinkle with cheese. season to taste with salt and pepper.