Photo: Cheesy Polenta Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.
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By julien13
on January 30, 2013
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So delicious! This recipe makes a lot, which was great because I got to eat it again!
By Chef #1488554
Bel Air, MD
on September 30, 2012
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It was delicious and easy to make. I wanted something different for a side dish and decided to make polenta using this recipe. My husband even liked it and he isn't one that likes to try new things. It was creamy and cheesy - great combination. Loved the fact that it was so easy to make. I'm looking for easy recipes these days with a new infant at home.
By diane4zs_1747367
Cape Coral, FL
on August 09, 2012
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Easy & delicious. I saute a shallot and a clove of crushed garlic first. I also use homemade chicken stock in place of half the water. I never have whole milk in the house so I add a little heavy cream to add some richness. This heats up the next day on the stove with a little more milk or water added to loosen it.
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