Recipe - Baked Polenta

1 qt Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Polenta
1 cup Grated parmesan or romano
cheese
One half Stick butter; melted or
One fourth cup Olive oil

This recipe illustrates an interesting bit of history. Corn came from the
New World and was taken to Italy. Our beloved cornmeal mush be came known
as polenta in Italy, and while in Italy Mr. Jefferson learned a new trick.
He brought this recipe back with him and evidently served it often at the
plantation.

Bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and slowly stir in the polenta.
Stir constantly to avoid lumps. After the mixture begins to thicken you can
stir less frequently. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until very thick. Pour
into a greased loaf mold or bread pan. Allow to cool in the refrigerator
overnight.

Cut into 1/4inch slices and layer like tiles in a baking dish. Pour the
butter or oil over the top and then the cheese. Bake in 375ø ovens for
about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and all begins to brown
just a bit.

INCLUDES OVERNIGHT CHILLING TIME

From The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe
Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.