Creamy Baked Polenta Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Yellow Cornmeal; 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter; Kosher Salt; Fresh Ground Black Pepper; Provolone Cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Indulge in this creamy, cheesy baked polenta, a comforting classic elevated with rich provolone and parmesan cheeses! Inspired by Sara Moulton's cookbook, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to follow instructions and guaranteed delicious results.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 298.3 kcal

Protein 23g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Baked Polenta

Yellow Cornmeal
4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Provolone Cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Creamy Baked Polenta

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a 1 ½-quart baking dish, whisk together 4 cups of water, 1 ½ cups coarse cornmeal, 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Bake uncovered on the top shelf of the oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the polenta from the oven, stir gently, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and stir in 1 cup shredded provolone cheese, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve topped with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.