Baked Parmesan Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups boiling water or stock
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten

Method

1. 1 Gradually whisk cornmeal into boiling water or stock while stirring continually with a wooden spoon.
2. 2 Cook for 15 minutes until thick and smooth, then stir in butter, Parmesan, and beaten egg.
3. 3 Let mixture cool slightly, then spread in layers in a baking dish, adding butter and Parmesan between layers.
4. 4 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 1 hour. Serve hot.