Simple Baked Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 2 1/2 quarts/2.5 liters water

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 lb/500 g finely ground cornmeal

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, melted

• 1 1/4 cups/150 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method:

1. Bring the water to a boil with the salt in a large pot. 

2. Gradually sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to prevent lumps from forming.

3. Continue cooking over low heat for 45-50 minutes, stirring almost constantly.

4. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Turn the polenta onto a board and slice thickly.

5. Arrange the slices in layers in a baking dish. Pour the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot.