Creamy Grilled Corn Polenta
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 255
- Total Fat
- 8
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 41
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 12
- Sodium
- 34
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
3 ears corn, husked
Olive oil, for brushing (about 1 tablespoon)
5 cups water
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cups instant polenta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, plus more for seasoning
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with oil. Grill corn until charred in spots and tender, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
- Place a saucepan with 5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt onto a medium heat, bring the water to boil, and slowly stir in the polenta. Reduce the heat and continue to stir for about 5 minutes until thickened and creamy. Add the butter and blend into the mixture.
- Stir in the cheese. Keep warm.
- Cut the corn off of the cob and stir it into the cooked polenta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.