Cheesy Polenta Recipe
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Cheesy Polenta

By: dadrules 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (154)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 232 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by delcar   view full review
I agree with using shaved or grated parm in place of cheddar. Also, I put the cornmeal into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by Jill   view full review
Wonderful! Another use for Polenta is to pour it onto a pan while warm and let it set up in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by MYLEEN   view full review
I have been looking for a polenta like this, it was FAR OUT! Really creamy and delicious.......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by soupalicious   view full review
I changed the recipe a bit and it turned out great. I cut the milk in half and replaced it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by MOLLE888   view full review
WOW. I had no idea what to expect, since I never have had polenta before, but WOW. It's like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by CARMIK124 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I substituted chicken broth for the water, as suggested, and added about a quarter cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Polenta made with cheddar and milk is not the traditional polenta I grew up with but this was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Elizabeth   view full review
Loved it - a nice side dish change from mashed potatoes. Used chicken stock instead of water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Kim Riggi   view full review
Pretty good recipe, but substituting chicken stock for the water is the key.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by GUIDOSWIFE   view full review
The flavor reminds me of 'home'. We like ours very creamy, so I used chicken broth...

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