Not familiar with polenta for breakfast? Then now's the time to try a new and delicious way to start your morning.

Morning Maple Polenta

3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups (12-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 cup ALBERS Yellow Corn Meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup - divided use
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

1. Combine water, evaporated milk, corn meal and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture reaches a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture is thick and smooth. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in 1/4 cup syrup and butter. Spoon into serving bowls; top with remaining syrup. Sprinkle with raisins. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 280 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 280 mg Carbohydrates: 45 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 22 g Protein: 6 g

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