Baked Polenta or Grits

• 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

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Whisk cornmeal into water, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt.
4. Butter a 7 by 7-inch baking dish.
5. Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 45 minutes.
6. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

water, coarseground cornmeal, corn, jalapeno, shredded monterey jack, butter, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/baked-polenta-or-grits-recipe.html (may not work)