Creamy Red Pepper Polenta

Ingredients

• 6 cups boiling water
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika, plus additional for garnish
• ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• Red bell pepper strips (optional)

Directions

1. Combine water, corn meal, chopped bell pepper, butter, salt, / teaspoon paprika, ground red pepper and cumin in slow cooker, stir to blend.
2. Cover, cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH 1 to 2 hours. Garnish with additional paprika and bell