Baked Polenta or Grits

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
• 1 ear fresh corn, kernels removed
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Whisk cornmeal into water, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt. Butter a 7 by 7-inch baking dish. Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 45 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

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