Name: Parmesan Polenta with Ham
Yield: 4 Main-course servings
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup diced ham; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, beaten to blend

Recipe information

Yield
4 Main-course servings

Ingredients

3 cups milk

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, diced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup diced ham

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, beaten to blend

Preparation

Step 1
Combine milk, 5 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Gradually whisked in cornmeal. Stir until mixture is very thick and beginning to pull away from sides of pan, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in ham, 3/4 cup cheese and egg. Transfer polenta to 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
Step 2
Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake polenta uncovered until heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

TagsPorridge Casserole Parmesan Cheese Dairy Ham Meat Cornmeal Flour Polenta Rice & Grains Main Brunch Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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