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Baked Creamy Polenta
Baked Creamy Polenta is made with polenta, coarse ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
polenta
In the method: In a large bowl whisk together the water, polenta, salt and pepper and whisk well.
kosher salt
In the method: In a large bowl whisk together the water, polenta, salt and pepper and whisk well.
coarse ground black pepper
In the method: In a large bowl whisk together the water, polenta, salt and pepper and whisk well.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 8 cups waterIngredient note
Source: 2 cups polentaIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 2 cups grated Parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1/3 cup unsalted butter
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Baked Creamy Polenta
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Remove and whisk in parmesan cheese and butter until smooth.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Remove and whisk in parmesan cheese and butter until smooth.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinnerthendessert.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.