Slow Cooker Cheddar Polenta

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 7 cups hot water
• 2 cups polenta (not quick-cooking) or 2 cups coarse-ground yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)

Recipe

• 1 mix water, polenta, olive oil, salt and pepper in slow cooker; whisk until well blended. add cheddar cheese and whisk again.
• 2 cover and cook on high setting for about 2 hours, or until liquid is mostly absorbed. stir together well (polenta should have consistency of thick cooked cereal).
• 3 if not serving right away, pour onto buttered baking sheet with sides, spreading into an even layer; cover with plastic wrap and let cool. when ready to serve, cut into rectangles and sauté in nonstick skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides.