Recipe courtesy of Curtis Aikens
Cheesy Polenta
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
Directions
- In a large saucepan heat oil and butter. Add garlic and saute just until golden. Add stock, half and half and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Add cornmeal slowly, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring regularly. Mixture will become creamy and thick.
- Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheeses and serve immediately
