Creamy Cheesy Polenta

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups polenta

  • Calories

    638 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

This simple recipe for Creamy Cheesy Polenta is gluten free and vegetarian, perfect as a side or topped with roasted vegetables or slow cooked meats.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 2 cups coarse-ground yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
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Instructions

  1. Add the butter to a large pot on the stove top over medium high heat.
  2. When the butter begins to melt, add the milk, half and half, cornmeal, and salt to the pot.
  3. Stir continuously, 10-15 minutes, until the polenta becomes thick and creamy.
  4. Add the cheeses and continue stirring until the cheese has melted into the polenta.
  5. Remove from the heat and serve immediately or add to your favorite dish.

Notes

  • As the polenta cools, it will firm up. If you want a soft and smooth consistency it should be served immediately. You can reheat solidified polenta back to its creamy state by returning to a pot on the stove and stirring in more milk, until you reach your desired smoothness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 638kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 1073mg (45%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1215mg (24%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 435mg (44%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups polenta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 638 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 638kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 1073mg 45%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1215mg 24%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 435mg 44%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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

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