Fried Grits Polenta one Recipe

How to make it

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• In a large saucepan over high heat bring water and salt to boil. Gradually in a slight stream, stir in grits (polenta) with a long-handle wooden spoon. Reduce heat, simmering gently, stirring to prevent sticking until mixture is cooked and thick, about 30 minutes. Add butter, season with salt and pepper to taste (optional).
• Meanwhile in-between stirring grits, cook & brown your sausage. Draining well, then to sausage add bell pepper and onion, stirring to slightly cook. Remove from heat. Add sausage mixture to grits, stirring to blend well.
• Pour or spoon into loaf pan. Cool to room temp.
• Cover, refrigerate overnight.
• Invert pan onto plate, releasing firmed grits.
• Slice into thin slices.
• Here's where you can choose your choice of morning prep.
• #1- Heat butter or oil in large fry pan, cook slices until lightly golden each side. (careful: these will "pop" while frying!)
• #2- Drizzle slight amount of oil on baking sheet (or spray well), place slices not touching. Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes turning once.
• Serve hot with maple syrup.
• (For a lunch or dinner...you can add your choice of cheese to hot grits before molding. Cook either way after chilling. Serve with grated Parmesan, chiffonade basil, and Tomato Sauce.)