Baked Polenta
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Baked Polenta

Creamy and decadent baked polenta with a crispy edge, enriched with Parmesan and butter, perfect as a side dish to complement any main course.

๐Ÿค– AI-Generated Recipe ๐Ÿงช Cook at Your Own Adventure Italian gluten-free

๐ŸŽฏ This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:
68% "This should work... probably!"
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Total Time 45 minutes
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Difficulty Medium
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Servings 7
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Category Side Dishes

๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

โœจ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

๐Ÿ”ง Equipment

Required:

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan

โฐ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 45 min

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

๐ŸŽฏ Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 375ยฐF
    AI Wisdom: Greasing the dish ensures the polenta doesn't stick.
  2. 2

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and slowly whisk in the polenta to avoid clumping.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Whisk continuously to prevent lumps.
  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes until thick and creamy.

    โฑ๏ธ 20 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Low heat
    AI Wisdom: The polenta should be smooth and creamy.
  4. 4

    Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese, butter, and black pepper until well combined.

    โฑ๏ธ 3 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Butter and cheese add richness and flavor.
  5. 5

    Pour the polenta into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Even spreading ensures uniform baking.
  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the edges are crispy.

    โฑ๏ธ 30 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 375ยฐF
    AI Wisdom: The crispy edges add great texture to the dish.
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