Polenta Gratinée aux Fromages

Ingredients

• 100 g Polenta (coarse cornmeal)
• 300 ml Water
• 100 ml Milk
• 50 g Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves(optional)
• 15 g Butter
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil; add the butter.

2. 2

   Whisk in the polenta slowly, reducing heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until thick and smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in half of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan; season with pepper and thyme if using.

4. 4

   Transfer the polenta to a small greased baking dish, smooth the top, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over it.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (390 °F) for 10‑12 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

6. 6

   Let stand 2 minutes before serving.