Hands-Free Oven Polenta

Oven polenta is the easiest way to get creamy, perfectly cooked polenta without standing at the stove. Just stir, cover, and bake. No stirring, no lumps, naturally gluten-free.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Course Other sides, Rice & Grains

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

2 Quart Pot with Lid

Ingredients

1 cup coarse-ground polenta not fine cornmeal or instant polenta
4 cups water
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces grated Parmesan or Romano cheese optional

Instructions

Heat the Oven

Heat the oven to 350ºF (176.6C).

Combine the Ingredients

In a 2-quart baking dish, combine the polenta, water, salt, and pepper, and stir well.

Bake Covered

Cover and bake for 40 minutes.

Add the Cheese

Remove from oven and stir in the cheese.

Finish Uncovered

Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more.

Stir and Serve

Give a good stir, taste and adjust for salt. Serve.

Notes

Ingredient Note (polenta vs cornmeal)

For best results, use coarse-ground polenta. Texture may vary with other Polenta grinds.

One good stir at the end = creamy, no lumps

Want it firmer? Change the water to Polenta ratio to 3 ½: 1. Pour into a shallow baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, and chill until firm. Slice and layer or fry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 765mgFiber: 1g

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