Seriously Simple: Celebrate New Year's Eve with a decadent, Italian-style dish
Oven-Baked Soft Polenta
Serves 6
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, very finely chopped
1 cup coarsely ground cornmeal
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears corn) or frozen
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seriously Simple Seasoning Salt
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large ovenproof saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes or until softened and just beginning to caramelize.
2. Add the ground cornmeal and stir to coat with the oil, about 1 minute. Add the stock, turn up the heat and bring the polenta to a rolling boil. Add the corn.
2. Using potholders place the pan in the oven and let it cook for 45 to 50 minutes or until the stock is absorbed and the polenta mounds slightly. Halfway through cooking, stir it once. Remove from the oven and add the Parmesan cheese and mix to combine. Don't forget to season with salt. Serve immediately.
