Creamy Baked Polenta with Herbs and Green Onions Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Polenta with Herbs and Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 1/2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal) or yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 3/4 cup grated dry Jack cheese or freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal) or yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup grated dry Jack cheese or freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Pour 6 cups water into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Whisk polenta, salt, and pepper into water.
4
Bake uncovered 40 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
6
Add green onions and saute 2 minutes.
7
Stir in parsley and thyme, then cream.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Stir polenta to blend.
11
Stir green onion mixture, cheese, and lemon peel into polenta.
12
Continue to bake uncovered until polenta is creamy and liquid is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
13
Let stand 5 minutes; serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 1/2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal) or yellow cornmeal, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Baked Polenta with Herbs and Green Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Baked Polenta with Herbs and Green Onions

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