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Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• milk
• water
• salt
• butter
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine milk, water, and kosher salt in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually whisk polenta into boiling milk-water mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until creamy, about 20 minutes, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent sticking.
2. 2 Remove the pot from heat. Stir in butter and pepper until incorporated. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.

By dadrules

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• butter
• butter
• confectioners' sugar
• white sugar
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Beat 1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, confectioners' sugar, white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in polenta. Add flour in 2 batches, mixing until dough comes together. Stir in lemon juice.
2. 2 Turn dough out on a floured work surface; knead gently until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 pieces. Place on parchment paper; roll up into logs and wrap well.
3. 3 Refrigerate dough logs until firm, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
5. 5 Cut logs into 3/4-inch slices. Space slices 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest on top.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

By SummersMummy

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• olive oil
• ripe olive
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place polenta rounds on a cutting board and brush both sides with extra-virgin olive oil. Transfer 1/2 of the rounds to the air fryer basket.
3. 3 Air-fry for 15 minutes. Using tongs, flip rounds over, and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle 1/2 of the sliced olives over the polenta and top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Cook until cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes.
4. 4 Repeat with remaining half of polenta rounds, olives, and mozzarella cheese.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• olive oil cooking spray
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Slice polenta into long, thin slices resembling french fries.
3. 3 Spray the bottom of the basket with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the polenta fries in the basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip the fries with a spatula and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining half of fries.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• chicken broth
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Combine polenta and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring continuously, until polenta has broken down completely in broth, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from the heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, pepper, and paprika.

By Keith Haney

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• marinara sauce
• pesto
• pine nut
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
3. 3 Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

By Fiffen

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• sugar
• salt
• milk
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with some of the melted butter.
2. 2 Combine polenta, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and remaining melted butter together in a second bowl. Add flour mixture and briefly stir batter until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

By westcoastgirl

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• olive oil
• cajun seasoning
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine oil and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Brush seasoned oil onto the polenta wedges with a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place the wedges into the bowl of the air fryer, overlapping slightly if needed.
3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip carefully with a silicone spatula. Cook, shaking basket occasionally and using spatula if wedges stick, until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

By Bren

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• milk
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• sour cream
• sugar
• blackberry jam

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium pan over high heat, bring to boil milk and water. Reduce heat to simmer liquid. Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a thin, steady stream, breaking up any lumps that form. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until polenta is soft and creamy, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a small bowl, mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar.
3. 3 Ladle polenta into bowls, and top with about 1 tablespoon of jam and a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

By mhurst86

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• vegetable broth
• water
• oat milk
• salt
• vegan white cheese
• vegan butter

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together vegetable broth, 1/2 cup water, oat milk, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle in polenta, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce temperature to low and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add vegan cheese and butter. Stir until smooth. Add remaining water, if necessary, to keep consistency velvety and smooth. Pour polenta onto an oiled plate and let stand a few minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water
• almond milk
• almond meal
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• mixed berry
• ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and almond milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add polenta and almond meal in a steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and stir porridge frequently until thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract.
2. 2 Ladle porridge into bowls and top with berries and a dash of cinnamon.

By EVELLINGSON

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water
• salt
• butter
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until there are no lumps.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender. Cooking time will depend on the polenta grind.
4. 4 Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
5. 5 Stir polenta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• milk
• salt
• cheddar cheese
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place butter, onion, and garlic in rice cooker; close lid and turn on cooker. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken broth, milk, polenta, and salt. Cover and cook on full cycle, stirring occasionally, until polenta has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper; stir until cheese is melted.

By Dan

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• cooking spray
• water
• salt
• butternut squash
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Pour water into the prepared dish; stir in polenta and salt.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until polenta is thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in squash, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By Nancy

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• grapeseed oil
• turkey sausage
• marinara sauce
• onion
• green bell pepper
• butter
• garlic salt
• red pepper
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken broth, polenta, and half-and-half in a medium-sized heat-resistant glass bowl, such as Pyrex®. Set aside.
2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour in grapeseed oil and allow to get hot. Add sausages and cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in marinara sauce, onion, and bell pepper; mix to combine. Place a trivet into the pot and set the bowl of polenta on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.
3. 3 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Whisk butter, garlic salt, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water
• salt
• butter
• heavy cream
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk water, polenta, and salt together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Porridge setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter and cream. Whisk until polenta is smooth and lump-free. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses and whisk until melted and well combined.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• chicken stock
• half-and-half
• olive oil
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• sweet onion
• garlic
• oregano
• thyme
• ancho chile powder
• parmesan cheese
• shrimp

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 cups chicken stock and half-and-half until nearly boiling. Add polenta and stir constantly until no clumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if polenta is too thick.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, oregano, thyme, and ancho chile powder. Simmer until vegetables reach desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, stir Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture; cook until pink and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Spoon polenta onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.

By Mary Young

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• pumpkin puree
• butter
• egg
• egg white
• brown sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• clove
• yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. 2 In a blender or food processor, blend pumpkin, butter, eggs, and egg whites. Mix in the brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend until smooth, and transfer to a medium bowl.
3. 3 Mix yogurt and polenta into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
4. 4 Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly before slicing.

By SASHENKA

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• rum
• lemon juice
• orange juice
• orange zest
• lemon zest
• orange juice
• orange marmalade

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and dust with flour.
2. 2 Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until light and foamy and mix into the butter-sugar mixture.
3. 3 Sift flour, polenta, and baking powder together. Fold into the batter. Stir in rum, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan and level with a spatula.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cover top with aluminum foil if it starts browning too quickly.
5. 5 Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Remove carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.
6. 6 Stir orange juice and orange marmalade together in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until it has reduced to a thick sauce, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice cake and drizzle with orange sauce.

By friederike

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• baby bella mushroom
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• thyme
• water
• half-and-half
• swiss cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• half-and-half
• black truffle salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place mushrooms in a large baking dish, gill-side up. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over mushrooms. Crush thyme between your fingers; sprinkle over mushrooms.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate using tongs. Leave any accumulated juices in the baking dish.
4. 4 Bring water and half-and-half to a boil in a large pot. Add polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Swiss cheese, sea salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
5. 5 Pour hot polenta into the same baking dish used to bake the mushrooms. Smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange mushrooms, gill-side up, in the polenta. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with truffle salt.

By LauraF

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• strawberry
• orange liqueur
• white sugar
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Combine strawberries, orange-flavored liqueur, and sugar in a small bowl: stir to coat.
2. 2 Cut polenta into 8 slices (½- to ¾-inch-thick). Lightly brush with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly coat the grate with cooking spray.
4. 4 Cook polenta slices on the preheated grill, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
5. 5 Place 2 polenta slices each onto 4 plates; top each with ¼ strawberry mixture.

By Bren

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• aluminum foil
• flat-leaf parsley
• lemon juice
• sugar
• heavy cream
• white wine
• all-purpose flour
• thyme
• cremini mushroom
• wild mushroom
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• parmesan cheese
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in the polenta. Once it begins to thicken, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes until creamy and thick, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in the Parmesan and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until melted and cheese is no longer visible. Remove from heat.
2. 2 Line an 8x11 inch baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and carefully pour the polenta into the baking dish, using a spatula to smooth it to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to two days until firm.
3. 3 While the polenta chills, make your ragu. In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and saute until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir often to prevent browning. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook over medium-high heat until the mushrooms start to release their liquid. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and continue to cook another 5 minutes until they begin to soften more.
4. 4 Add flour, stirring, until it is no longer visible, about 1 minute. Add in the wine, cream and sugar, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Taste and adjust salt if desired. Simmer until thick and creamy and the mushrooms are nicely coated, about 15 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup minced parsley. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
5. 5 Slice your polenta into squares -- whatever size you desire. Wipe down your skillet, coat it with nonstick cooking spray, and heat it over medium-high. Fry the squares in the pan until golden brown and warmed through. To serve, top the squares with warm mushroom ragu.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• tofu
• olive oil
• banana
• black bean
• avocado
• mango
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Slice polenta and tofu into slabs of equal thickness; brush with olive oil and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until the tops are crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
4. 4 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bananas in hot oil until crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside, about 5 minutes. Remove bananas to a plate; set aside.
5. 5 Pour black beans into a blender and blend until a thick sauce forms. Set aside.
6. 6 Stir together mango, onion, jalapeño pepper, and salt in a small bowl until salsa is well combined. Set aside.
7. 7 To build arepas, place a slice of polenta on each of 4 plates. Top each with about 1/4 of the bean sauce, then a piece of tofu, a few banana slices, some avocado, and about 1/4 of the mango salsa.

By angloesque

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• rye flour
• active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• water
• sunflower seed
• flax seed
• salt
• honey
• flour
• cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1 Make the sponge: Stir warm water, flours (all-purpose flour, whole wheat, and rye), and yeast together in a large bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until bubbly and doubled in volume, 5 to 6 hours.
2. 2 Start the ciabatta: Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, water, sunflower seeds, polenta, flax seeds, salt, and honey into sponge with a wooden spoon until a very sticky dough ball forms, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in volume, 10 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust parchment paper with 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
4. 4 Scrape dough out of the bowl onto a lightly floured work surface; press down to remove air, then form into a smooth oval loaf. Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Dust top of loaf lightly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom rack of the oven.
6. 6 Remove plastic wrap from risen dough and mist the top of the dough with water.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven, misting the top of the loaf with water every 8 to 10 minutes, until loaf is golden and sounds hollow when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes total. Transfer bread to a cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• olive oil cooking spray
• cod
• all-purpose flour
• seafood seasoning
• garlic salt
• onion powder
• black pepper
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C). Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Pat cod dry with paper towels.
2. 2 Combine polenta, flour, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Press cod pieces into polenta mixture to evenly coat.
3. 3 Arrange coated cod in the prepared air fryer basket, leaving space between them so air can circulate. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Turn each piece and mist with cooking spray. Continue cooking for 4 minutes more.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• milk
• chicken stock
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• salt
• pepper
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan, combine milk, chicken stock, and butter; bring to rolling boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Turn down heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until polenta pulls from edge of pan. Mix in cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread polenta evenly over a cookie sheet, and refrigerate until cold.
2. 2 Transfer polenta to cutting board and cut into cut 3/4 by 3/4 by 3 1/2 inch sticks.
3. 3 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry polenta sticks in batches until crispy. Place on dry paper towels to drain.

By ALEC1967

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• shrimp
• grape tomato
• butter
• parsley
• hot pepper sauce
• lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
3. 3 Combine shrimp and tomatoes in a bowl. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss to coat. Use tongs to transfer tomatoes to the basket of the air fryer.
4. 4 Cook tomatoes in the preheated air fryer until blistered, about 2 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl and smash with a wooden spoon.
5. 5 Place shrimp in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with the smashed tomatoes.
6. 6 Place polenta rounds in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 15 minutes longer.
7. 7 While polenta rounds are cooking, combine butter, parsley, hot pepper sauce, and lemon-pepper seasoning in a bowl and mix until well combined.
8. 8 Divide polenta cakes between 2 serving plates. Spoon tomato-shrimp mixture over top and serve with seasoned butter.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• water
• milk
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Heat water, milk, and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir in polenta with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 chopped basil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; arrange 1 tablespoon chilled pieces butter over top.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. 4 Decoratively arrange tomato slices over top of polenta; sprinkle remaining 1/2 chopped basil over tomatoes, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
5. 5 Return to oven; bake until tomatoes warm and Parmesan bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.

By rjohl

Ingredients

• ✓ polenta
• butter
• olive oil
• corn kernel
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• garlic
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 2/3 of the corn, with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the hot butter and oil until the corn is fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. 2 Pour 2 cups water into corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk polenta into mixture. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and polenta absorbs the water, 20 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook for until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
3. 3 Stir remaining corn and 1 teaspoon butter into polenta mixture. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

By John Mitzewich