BAKED WHITE POLENTA WITH TWO CHEESES

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Categories     Cheese     Side     Bake     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups white cornmeal
12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
8 ounces mascarpone cheese*
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Bring 12 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cornmeal is very soft and mixture is thick and creamy, whisking often, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in half of cheddar cheese, all of mascarpone, 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Transfer polenta to prepared dish. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle remaining half of cheddar cheese over polenta. Dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake polenta until heated through and golden on top, about 25 minutes.
  • Italian cream cheese, available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

Mcebo Ndwandwa
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This polenta was delicious! It was so easy to make, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grilled vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Benneth phenyo
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I thought this polenta was just okay. It was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more herbs or spices.


Mubasher ali Mubasher khan
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This polenta was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Brady
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This polenta was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less cheese or if I had used a different type of cheese.


Md Eliyas
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I've never made polenta before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The polenta turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grated Parmesan cheese, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Qmar Abass
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This polenta was just okay. It was a bit bland and the texture was a bit too firm. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more cheese or butter.


My Media
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I made this polenta for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I served it with a roasted tomato sauce and some grilled vegetables, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


JH JIBON
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This recipe was a disaster! The polenta never thickened, and it ended up being a soupy mess. I had to throw the whole thing out.


Bens music
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Overall, I thought this polenta was pretty good. It was easy to make, and the flavor was nice. I would definitely make it again, but I might add a few more herbs or spices to give it a bit more flavor.


Prasadh Hikkaduwa withanage
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This polenta was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also found the texture to be a bit too mushy.


Maro teaching Hacker channel
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I've made this polenta recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, and the crispy topping is always a crowd-pleaser.


Jared William TV GRANTHAM TV
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The polenta came out perfectly! It was creamy and cheesy, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Damarion Reed
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This baked white polenta with two cheeses was an absolute delight! The texture was creamy and smooth, while the flavors of the Parmesan and cheddar cheeses were perfectly balanced. I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grilled chicken, and