Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting goodness of this Creamy Polenta recipe. With its velvety texture and cheesy flavor, it’s the perfect side dish to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal (polenta)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil. Add the salt, then slowly whisk in the cornmeal in a steady stream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for about 25-30 minutes or until the polenta is thick, creamy, and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, grated Parmesan, and heavy cream if using.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in a handful of shredded cheese like cheddar or fontina.
- If the polenta thickens too much, thin it with a splash of warm broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
