Table Talk » Polenta, the lazy way

No picture today, polenta isn't very photogenic. This post is for Wendy at Celiacs in the House. She recently tried a few different methods of making polenta and I wanted to share this method with her.

I'm not sure of the origin of this recipe, I got it from my friend Jan.

I've made stovetop polenta using instant polenta, and it's fast and easy, but the volcanos of hot polenta that I experienced when I made it are a bit too scary for me. Traditional stovetop polenta requires a lot of attention, not for me. I like this method, it requires just one stir halfway through the cooking. Perfect for when you want to focus on other dishes or you just want something easy.

This version uses marjoram and Parmesan cheese, but try it with your favorite herbs and cheeses. If you have some half and half or cream, try it with that instead of the milk.

Oven Baked Creamy Polenta
from the kitchen of Jan Harding
Serves 6

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/8 cup cornmeal, whole-grain
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/8 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 425.

In a baking dish, whisk together water, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Cover, and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway though.

Remove from oven, and add milk, butter and marjoram. Also add Parmesan if using. Whisk briskly until smooth. Serve immediately.

Posted March 23, 2009 5:26 PM in Gluten-Free, Recipes

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2 Comment(s)

Marcy Kaminski said… (on March 23, 2009 at 19:59 PM #)

I've had Jan's version of this and it was excellent! It's so nice when you have other things cooking on the stove and you have no room. I've used rosemary in this too. YUMMMMM! I drizzled a bit of my FAVORITE olive oil, given to me be a wonderful friend, over the top. :)

Marcy Kaminski said… (on March 23, 2009 at 19:59 PM #)

I've had Jan's version of this and it was excellent! It's so nice when you have other things cooking on the stove and you have no room. I've used rosemary in this too. YUMMMMM! I drizzled a bit of my FAVORITE olive oil, given to me be a wonderful friend, over the top. :)