- 2 cups KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- In 3 L (3 quart) saucepan, combine cereal, cornmeal and water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 8 minutes until very thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in corn, Parmesan cheese, seasonings and cilantro. Spread in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Prepare sauce while polenta bakes. In large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn and salsa. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in cilantro. Place two pieces of warm polenta on plate. Spoon portion of sauce over top and sprinkle with bit of Cheddar cheese.