Cheesy Polenta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    443 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheesy Polenta

This Cheesy Polenta is delicious,so easy to make, and ready in 10 minutes! You will be obsessed!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • fresh thyme to garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Slowly whisk in semolina flour. Continue whisking until thickened, about 2 minutes. If too thick, continue to add milk until desired consistency.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, then add mascarpone and parmesan cheese.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer polenta to a serving bowl. Top with extra parmesan, and tons of freshly cracked black pepper. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Notes

  • This is a great side dish for chicken or steak.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 975IU (20%) Calcium 421mg (42%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 975IU 20%
Calcium 421mg 42%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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