Herbed Polenta and Parmesan Gratin
- 1 quart milk
- 1 quart water
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 2 cups polenta, not instant (12 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Oil a 12-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, bring the milk, water and butter to a boil.
- Add the salt and rosemary.
- Gradually whisk in the polenta until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, whisking, until thickened.
- Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the eggs into the polenta, one at a time, then whisk in 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the polenta on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Lightly butter a 15-by-10-inch baking dish.
- Cut the polenta into 2-inch squares.
- Arrange the squares in the prepared baking dish in a single layer, overlapping them slightly.
- Pour the cream over the polenta and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
milk, water, butter, kosher salt, rosemary, polenta, eggs, parmesan cheese, heavy cream
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/herbed-polenta-and-parmesan-gratin (may not work)