Mom'S Easy Oven Polenta

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a 1 to 1-1/2 quart baking pan, stir together the water, salt, pepper and polenta.

3. 3

   Add the pieces of butter.

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   Place the container, uncovered, in the center of the top rack of the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Open the oven, pull out the rack and stir the polenta (this is also the time to add any additional ingredients such as cheese).

6. 6

   Close the oven and bake the polenta for an additional 10 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

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   At this point you can either prepare it for frying or serve immediately; if you want to fry it, then you should form it in a pan and refrigerate for several hours.

9. 9

   It's great straight out of the oven with marinara sauce on it.

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    Good additions are Monterey Jack cheese, parmesan, jalapenos, or even pine nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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