Soft Oven Polenta
Transform your dinner table with the ultimate comfort food: Soft Oven Polenta. This no-stir, oven-baked recipe combines medium or coarse-ground cornmeal with simple pantry staples for a creamy, luscious base that’s perfect for any meal. Slowly baked to perfection in the oven, this foolproof polenta requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, thanks to the addition of rich butter and savory Parmesan cheese. Seasoned with just the right touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, it’s an ideal side dish or a satisfying canvas for hearty sauces, roasted vegetables, or tender proteins. With a prep time of just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe serves four and is a delightful alternative to traditional stovetop polenta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal (medium or coarse grind)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe Dutch oven or casserole dish, combine the cornmeal, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, ensuring there are no lumps.
Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil to prevent moisture from escaping.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure an even texture.
Remove the dish from the oven and add the butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the butter is melted and the cheese is fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve the polenta warm as a side dish or topped with your favorite sauce, vegetables, or protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2364 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
