Soft Polenta

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Polenta Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
33 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 33 min
Total:: 38 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground white pepper
5 tablespoons polenta
5 tablespoons semolina
1/4 cup freshly grated Fontina or Telme
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for dusting

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, combine the stock and cream, and bring to a boil. Add the nutmeg and salt. Whisk in the polenta and semolina and cook over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are soft. Fold in the cheeses. Serve immediately or reserve.

To encourage polenta to come cleanly out of the pan, cook over medium heat. Run a spatula or wooden spoon around the sides of the pan to clean off the polenta. Do not stir, but wait and watch for a few seconds until a large bubble begins to form and pushes the polenta upward. Pour immediately into a warm dish.

The polenta can be made ahead and reheated: add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water or stock, cover the dish, and reheat in the microwave or over low heat. Whisk well before serving. Grate a dusting of Parmesan over the top just before serving.

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Jack Bronx, NY 06-03-2009
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Excellent but...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is hands down savory, creamy and sumptuous - however be warned that it can also be VERY heavy. Eat this in... moderate servings and I definitely recommend substituting whole milk or half and half for the heavy cream.Read more
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Margi Boynton Beach, FL 06-21-2008
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Best breakfast food I've found!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Bored with oatmeal, scotch or otherwise, I remembered this episode and decided to try it. The polenta was rich and savory,... smooth and creamy. It was perfect for my post walk and pre-yoga workouts. I'm not going to be hungry until mid-afternoon, I'll bet! Thanks a bunch, it was just what I needed today.Read more
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Akima San Marcos, CA 04-05-2007
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polenta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG... this is so addicting! Its so amazing!
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marily Albuquerque, NM 03-01-2007
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polenta experince
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

thank you for the beginning note!
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Ida Cudahy, WI 02-12-2006
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The Best !
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

As a child when my mother asked me to put the bread board on the dining room table I knew too well what that meant. It could... only mean 1 thing - Polenta!! Thank you for showing this wonderful presentation on TV! Mangia!!Read more
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RICHARD Cherry Valley, CA 02-17-2005
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The best ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves it when I make polenta this way and I'm feeding a 4 and 5 year old!!!!!!!!!1 I've found it hard to find... polenta in my area but eventually succeeded. I even got some from the place Michael got his for the show. No instant stuff in this house.Read more