Soft Oven Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
2. 2
   Spray a 2-quart oven-proof casserole with non-stick spray.
3. 3
   Combine broth, salt, cornmeal and butter in the casserole and stir well.
4. 4
   Bake for 40 minutes.
5. 5
   remove from oven and add shredded cheese; stir well.
6. 6
   Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. 8
   Garnish with parsley to serve as a side dish, or use instead of pasta with sauces.
9. 9
   *Note1: refrigerated leftovers will firm up, and can be fried like mush.
10. 10
    *Note2: According to the original instructions, if you double the recipe, you must double the cooking time too.