Baked Polenta
Our baked polenta recipe is a simple yet satisfying delight that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.
Ingredients
Method
Grease an 23cm x 34cm baking sheet pan with oil. Line pan with waxed paper. The oil will secure the waxed paper onto the pan.
In a large pot bring to a boil 2 liters of salted water. Stir in extra-virgin olive oil. When water has reached a boil, reduce heat to medium high and slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly for three minutes. When polenta is thick and smooth, pour it into the prepared pan. Spread the polenta evenly.
Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan.
Note: the polenta will not brown or change in color. When cool enough to handle, cut into any shape you desire. I like to cut out 4cm circles.
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Prepare to elevate your culinary game with our irresistible recipe for roast polenta. This versatile Italian staple may just be the ultimate comfort food, but what exactly is polenta?
It's a dish made from coarsely ground cornmeal, popular in Northern Italian cuisine. It can be served soft and buttery like velvet-smooth mashed potatoes, or allowed to set. If you want to cook polenta in the oven, you can slice it, drizzle it with olive oil, and bake it to golden perfection. You can even grill it on the barbecue!
But our roast polenta isn’t just delicious. It’s naturally gluten-free so it’s great if you have a wheat intolerance, and a good source of fibre and protein. If you’re wondering what to pair it with, polenta is the perfect bed for other classic Italian dishes, such as osso bucco, chicken cacciatore, and a big batch of comfort meatballs!
But this store cupboard staple isn’t just a bit-part player! Our baked polenta recipe is a centrepiece superstar. Start the day the cornmeal way with breakfast polenta with honeyed fruits, and if you’re having a party, there’s loads of great ways to cook polenta in the oven, including polenta and chicken tartlets, or polenta-crusted prawns with mustard and herb mayo. Mouthwatering mains include a tasty turkey ragu with polenta and a summery griddled orange polenta with crabmeat salad and herb oil. If you’ve got room, a lemon polenta cake is seriously scrummy.
From comfort food to gourmet dining, this baked polenta recipe is versatile enough for any occasion.
