Creamy Oven Roasted Polenta with Chives

Elevate your side dish game with this luxurious Creamy Oven Roasted Polenta with Chives, a comfort-food masterpiece perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Made with coarse polenta slowly baked to perfection, this dish achieves an irresistibly smooth and creamy texture, enhanced by the richness of whole milk, buttery goodness, and a generous dose of grated Parmesan cheese. Freshly chopped chives add a pop of color and a delicate onion-like flavor, while the oven roasting technique ensures a slight golden crust for added depth. This versatile recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or can even stand alone as a hearty vegetarian option. Easy to prepare, with minimal hands-on time, this oven-baked polenta is ideal for feeding a crowd or indulging in a comforting weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Polenta (coarse cornmeal)
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 tablespoons Fresh chives (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil. Stir in the salt and gradually whisk in the polenta, ensuring no lumps form.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, and cook the polenta for 5 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens slightly.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the milk and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Carefully pour the polenta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 7

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and stir the polenta gently to ensure even cooking. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and return to the oven uncovered.

Step 8

Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the polenta achieves a slight golden crust on the edges.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle with the chopped chives and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a creamy side dish or topped with your favorite proteins or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1500.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2387.5

Total Fat 118.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 312.8mg	0%
Sodium 6102.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 118.3g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 2996.0mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 824.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 35.4%