Cornmeal Chips

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 c Water
1 1/2 tb Margarine
1/4 ts Chili powder
-(or more, if desired)
1/8 ts Garlic powder
-(or more, if desired)
1/8 ts Salt
3/4 c Yellow cornmeal
30 Chips 15 calories per chip

Method:

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (moderate).
2.
Lightly grease baking sheet.
3.
Heat water, margarine, and seasonings to boiling.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cornmeal and mix well.
4.
Divide dough into 30 portions using about 1 teaspoon dough each.
Roll each portion into a ball about 3/4 inch in diameter.
5.
Place balls on baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.
Cover with wax paper and press with bottom of a glass until very thin, about 2-1/2 inches in diameter.
Remove wax paper.
6.
Bake until lightly browned and crisp--about 15 minutes.
7.
Cool on rack.
Store in airtight container.
* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244 * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias