Red Peppers Stuffed With Herb Polenta

Ingredients

• 2 sweet red peppers, halved & seeded
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons instant minced onion, softened
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in 2 quart sauce pan.

2. 2

   Saute' herbs and onion til soft.

3. 3

   Add water, bring to boil, add salt.

4. 4

   Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.

5. 5

   reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, about 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Add the cheese, stir til melted.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Fill pepper halves with polenta, mounding.

10. 10

    Place in casserole dish, bake 375' til peppers are soft and polenta heated thru.