Baked polenta

So you bought a tube of polenta - now what? Here are 4 of our favorite ways to use them.

Baked San Gennaro Traditional Italian polenta is a great way to crisp up polenta rounds and use them as a springboard for your favorite recipes or an addition to your next meal. Top baked polenta rounds with your favorite toppings, eat as a snack, serve alongside a warm winter soup, or use them as a

One thing I indulged in for the very first time just over a year ago is polenta. I have to admit; I wasn't exactly certain what it was or what it consisted of until I ordered it as an appetizer...

These polenta cakes are fried to perfection so that the outside is beautifully crispy while the inside remains nice and soft!

I turn to polenta when I am in need of some good, old-fashioned comfort food. I suspect it’s because there is not much difference between polenta and the grits I was raised on in North Florida. This simple dish relies once again on my favorite tomato sauce and not much else other than freshly cooked polenta made better than ever with a little added ricotta.

No more stirring polenta on the stove! Oven-baked polenta cooks all by itself in the oven. It's creamy and comforting and everyone in the family can add their favorite toppings. I often roast a sheet-pan of vegetables tossed in olive oil while the polenta bakes so I can serve roasted vegetables on the side. The 1 hour of prep time is for soaking the polenta for 1 hour in water before it bakes. This is optional, but helps it cook faster and have a creamier texture.

Polenta al forno is a delicious Italian polenta and spinach bake with lots of cheese. A simple polenta casserole; flavorful, and comforting.

Polenta Al Forno is a quick and easy polenta and cheese oven baked dish. With a layer of sauteed spinach and ricotta in the middle this is a classic Italian comfort food. @sweetcaramelsunday

This gluten-free side is sure to impress guests with its combo of fall and Italian flavors like sweet squash and creamy mozzarella cheese.

Parmesan and herb crusted baked polenta fries are crispy, crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy inside. These are incredibly delicious!