Ingredients

1/3 cup polenta cornmeal
1 quart hot water
salt to taste
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Add salt to taste. Bring to a rapid boil. Slowly add 1/3 cup of polenta while stirring for approximately 5 minutes. Stir in butter.

In an oven dish or sheet pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, pour polenta into dish and spread evenly to make a 1/2-inch layer. Chill in refrigerator for around 1 hour. With the cookie cutter, punch out heart shapes and set aside.

Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sear polenta hearts until golden on both sides, and heated throughout.

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen