4.6 from 27 votes
Creamy Polenta
This Creamy Polenta is a dish that's so easy to make and a flavorful complement to any meal. I'm making a nice simple version of this dish today. If you're not a corn meal convert yet, believe me you will be soon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , Romanian
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups water and the 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan or a Dutch Oven.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender and thickened but still creamy, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Make sure the heat is on medium-low or low, as the polenta will bubble up and splatter all over. It's done cooking once it pulls cleanly away from the pot, so keep stirring till then!
- Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
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Notes
- If you'd like something with a bit of a deeper flavor consider adding broth and frozen corn to the recipe.
- The Polenta will be done once it pulls cleanly away from the pot, so keep stirring till then!
- Store leftover polenta in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.