Oven Polenta from Kings Cooking Studio

I took some cooking classes at a local supermarket chain called Kings and this recipe was one from the class. It is adapted from cooking expert Perla Meyers.

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup cornmeal, coarse (Indian Head or Hodgson Mills)
• 2  cups water
• 2  cups milk
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups asiago cheese, grated

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole.
3. Add cornmeal, water, milk, olive oil, salt, red pepper and mix until blended.
4. Bake corn mixture uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Don't worry if the mixture doesn't look blended. It starts to get firm in the last 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Stir the polenta and bake for another 10-15 minutes more.
6. Remove polenta from oven and stir in cheese. Serve within 5-6 minutes from removing it from the oven.