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Cheesy Polenta

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"This versatile side dish would work great along with pork, chicken, beef or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid lumps."
Cheesy Polenta Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 96 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by genuine1 
I agree with using shaved or grated parm in place of cheddar. Also, I put the cornmeal into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by MYLEEN 
I have been looking for a polenta like this, it was FAR OUT! Really creamy and delicious....... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by Jill 
Wonderful! Another use for Polenta is to pour it onto a pan while warm and let it set up in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by MOLLE888 
WOW. I had no idea what to expect, since I never have had polenta before, but WOW. It's like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by soupalicious 
I changed the recipe a bit and it turned out great. I cut the milk in half and replaced it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Kim Riggi 
Pretty good recipe, but substituting chicken stock for the water is the key. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by GUIDOSWIFE 
The flavor reminds me of 'home'. We like ours very creamy, so I used chicken broth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Elizabeth 
Loved it - a nice side dish change from mashed potatoes. Used chicken stock instead of water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by CARMIK124 
I substituted chicken broth for the water, as suggested, and added about a quarter cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by Carah 
Absolutely one of my favorites. I love cheese and add extra most of the time. This one is a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cheesy Polenta

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 232

  • Total Fat: 14.1g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 651mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 8.2g

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