Swiss Cornmeal Polenta Recipes

POLENTA

Steps:

• Mix cornmeal and 3/4 cup water in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in 3 1/4 cups boiling water and the salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils; reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer about 10 minutes; stirring occasionally, until very thick; remove from heat. Stir until smooth.

SWISS CORNMEAL POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a heavy pan add the milk, cornmeal and salt.
• Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer gently for 7 minutes.
• Stir and beat occasionally to keep mixture smooth.
• Stir in the cream.
• Pour slightly less than half the mixture into a buttered glass or ceramic 8 x 8 x 2 pan.
• Sprinkle with the mushrooms and sweet onions and half the cheese.
• Pour in the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cheese.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving.