Creamy Cheddar Parmesan Polenta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    398 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Cheddar Parmesan Polenta

Warm, creamy, cheesy polenta—it doesn’t get much better than that. Pair it up with something you love, or eat it plain and simple. Either way, it’s delish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups coarse yellow cornmeal
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Salt it with salt. Once it is boiling, whisk in the cornmeal.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the cornmeal simmer until it is tender about 15-20 minutes. It will be really thick.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Next, stir in the cheese until melted. followed by the milk.
  4. Pour in the milk and stir until combined.
  5. Taste and season with any additional salt and pepper needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • If using regular yellow cornmeal instead of coarse ground, reduce the cooking time by  5 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 747mg (31%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 747mg 31%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Calcium 287mg 29%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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

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