Kids Corny Sticks Recipe

Name: Kids Corny Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces fat free polenta, prepared in a tube; 1 cup marinara sauce, prepared; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons 2% mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3 tablespoons green bell peppers, finely diced; 2 tablespoons black olives, finely diced; 1 tablespoon white onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; ¼ cup turkey pepperoni, finely diced; nonstick cooking spray; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

18 ounces fat free polenta, prepared in a tube
1 cup marinara sauce, prepared
¼ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons 2% mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons green bell peppers, finely diced
2 tablespoons black olives, finely diced
1 tablespoon white onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
¼ cup turkey pepperoni, finely diced
nonstick cooking spray
salt
pepper

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1st - I LOVE the fat free tubes of 100% Organic Polenta at Fresh 'n Easy.
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I assume they are sold elsewhere, but these have become my go-to cheap & healthy favorite.
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2nd - Remove Polenta from packaging and place into a bowl.
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Massage in the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, onions, peppers, and parsley.
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Season with some salt and pepper.
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If you want to make this with other ingredients - GO FOR IT!
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I would love to try Ham & cheddar, sausage & sage & Greuyere, Green Chilis & Chorizo & Jack -- the list goes on & on - Use your imagination.
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I've done pizza ingredients to make my kiddo happy!
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Flatten the mixture in a pie pan, casserole dish, or a long lasagna pan.
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Basically you wan to flatten it out in as big of a rectangle possible that is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
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Refrigerate for a few hours.
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I like to make this first thing in the morning then cut, coat, & cook after school.
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Its ok to do whatever works for your schedule, but its easier to cut and coat and shape the polenta when cold.
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3rd - When ready to cut -- cut into sticks -- about 1 inch wide x 4-5 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick.
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The size is 100% your call.
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I've even done these before with cookie cutters -- in various shapes.
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Just make sure they aren't too big to crisp up correctly when you cook.
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Coat your sticks (or other shapes) with a mixture of the panko crumbs and parmesean cheese mixed together.
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Get a nice coating stuck to all sides of the polenta.
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Fry on a grill pan coated with non-stick spray until crisp on both sides.
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Serve with warm marinara sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ounces fat free polenta, prepared in a tube, 1 cup marinara sauce, prepared, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Kids Corny Sticks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kids Corny Sticks

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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