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."

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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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by delcar 
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 0 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 0 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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by MOLLE888 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by CARMIK124 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I substituted chicken broth for the water, as suggested, and added about a quarter cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Kim Riggi 
Pretty good recipe, but substituting chicken stock for the water is the key. MORE
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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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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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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

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