Storing Your Extra Polenta

Polenta can be used for leftovers in a few ways. You can scoop it out of the container and reheat it with some added moisture (milk or water, etc.) to make it soupy and grits -like.

Or, you can press still warm polenta into an oiled container (or line the container with saran wrap) so it sets up into a hard loaf. I used a round tupperware container for this. Then, when you are ready to use it, plop it out of the container onto a cutting board and slice off pieces. Saute these in a pan with a little fat (butter or oil) until they are nice and browned on the outside. Cook longer with more oil if you want a crunchy crust.

You can serve polenta with spaghetti sauce for an italian-style gluten-free meal. Or, it pretty much goes well with anything that is served with grains.