
Polenta with cheese sauce
Description
To get the perfect dish, I recommend cooking the grain the night before and leaving it to cool overnight. If you're short on time, letting it sit for a couple of hours will work too. It will be delicious when combined with melted cheese! Let me show you in detail,
Instructions
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Step 1

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add a spoon of salt. Prepare the corn grits.
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Step 2

2. Add the grain, stirring constantly. Cook over very low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 3

3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, smooth out and leave until completely cooled.
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Step 4

4. Cut into strips like this with a sharp knife.
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Step 5

5. Place on a baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil. Put in a preheated oven at 200 degrees.
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Step 6

6. After 20 minutes, take out the baking sheet, carefully flip each piece, and return to the oven to bake for another 15-20 minutes.
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Step 7

7. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Sauté the flour in butter for a couple of minutes. Gradually pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Add salt, pepper, and grated cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.
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Step 8

8. And here the polenta has already browned.
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Step 9

9. Polenta with cheese sauce — a great option for the whole family! Definitely worth a try.