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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 cups polenta
Calories: 638 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large pot on the stove top over medium high heat.
- When the butter begins to melt, add the milk, half and half, cornmeal, and salt to the pot.
- Stir continuously, 10-15 minutes, until the polenta becomes thick and creamy.
- Add the cheeses and continue stirring until the cheese has melted into the polenta.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately or add to your favorite dish.
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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
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
% 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.