Double Corn Polenta

22 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed and well drained
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa (see recipe below) or good-quality purchased tomato salsa for serving
  • 4 tomatoes, seeded, chopped, and drained
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper, or 1 tablespoon diced canned chiles, drained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 small lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    To Make the Fresh Tomato Salsa:
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients.
  3. 3
    Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, then cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. 4
    Drain, if necessary, before using.
  5. 5
    Homemade salsa is best eaten the same day as prepared.
  6. 6
    To Make the Double Corn Polenta:
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  8. 8
    In a bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, cheese, corn, cornmeal, 1 cup sour cream, sugar, salt, and chiles and mix well.
  9. 9
    Place in a lightly sprayed or oiled 7 1/2-by-11 3/4-inch glass baking dish.
  10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, until firm, about 40 minutes.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.
  12. 12
    Serve with salsa and additional sour cream.

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