From Food Network Kitchens Show: How To Boil Water Episode: Hot n' Spicy Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Yield: 6 servings I don't remember eating polenta so this was a tasty treat. It is very easy to make, we added more jalapeno for our taste, and it warms up or grills great the next day. Great side dish.

Ingredients

4	cups water
1	cup cornmeal ( coarse-ground)
1	ear corn, shucked
1	jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2	tablespoons butter
3/4	cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1	teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
   
   
2. Whisk cornmeal into water, add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt.
   
   
3. Cook until thick & creamy, about 10 minutes.
   
   
4. Butter a 7 by 7-inch baking dish.
   
   
5. Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 45 minutes.
   
   
6. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
   
   

Categories

Cheese, Vegetables, Side Dish, American-Southwestern, Bake, Boil, Broil

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in sugar

Bad points High in saturated fat High in sodium