Morgan's Breakfast Polenta Recipe
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Morgan's Breakfast Polenta

By: mhurst86 
"This was my first attempt at polenta. I like it, but it is my mother Sandie who truly loves it. We always eat it with homemade blackberry jam on the weekends. You can substitute your favorite jam. Top with sweetened sour cream or creme fraiche."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup dry polenta
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons blackberry jam

Directions

  1. In a medium pan over high heat, bring to boil milk and water. Reduce heat to simmer liquid. Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a thin, steady stream, breaking up any lumps that form. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until polenta is soft and creamy, about 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  3. Ladle polenta into bowls, and top with about 1 tablespoon of jam and a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

Footnotes

  • Read about polenta in our handy encyclopedia.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I thought this was very good. Although the texture is obviously different, to me it tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by brookeoz   view full review
I love this as a warm breakfast. I leave out the sourcream as I didn't have any the first time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Sola   view full review
I don't know if it's fair for me to give this any star rating at all because my dislike of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by newyorkdude   view full review
All in all, I prefer plain ole grits with stuff on top.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by Elaine Mical Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Thought I'd give this a try and did. Texture was nice. Flavor was OK. Toppings improved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by merhope1011   view full review
I was really hoping to love this, as we're always looking for new things to add to our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by BEGINA   view full review
Great breakfast item. We sometimes eat it with milk and honey. De-lish!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Cardamum   view full review
My husband really liked this. I'm not a big fan of breakfast porridges, but even I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by COLDSTONIED   view full review
This was great. I used Splenda instead of sugar (3 packets) and used 2 cups of each of water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Pesco   view full review
I ate this totally plain and it was awesome! A very nutritious and yummy breakfast.

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