Baked polenta with taleggio

Serves 4-6

• 375g packet instant polenta
• 300g taleggio dolce
• 60g coarse breadcrumbs
• 50g parmesan
• 40g salted butter
• 0 Black pepper

Step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.

Step 2
Make the polenta according to the packet instructions, pour it into a dish in a layer 4–5cm thick and leave it to cool and set.

Step 3
Cut the polenta into 6–8cm discs.

Step 4
Arrange a layer of polenta pieces in an ovenproof dish.

Step 5
Cut the taleggio into small pieces and dot half of it here and there on top of the polenta.

Step 6
Arrange a second layer of polenta over it and top with the remaining taleggio.

Step 7
Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and the parmesan, then dab the butter here and there over the top.

Step 8
Season with black pepper and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and melted.