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Creamy Polenta

Creamy polenta is a perfect side dish for any meal. The comforting texture of ground cornmeal is cooked in a creamy mixture of milk, parmesan cheese, and melted butter.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth or water)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup polenta, or coarse cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the polenta and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until combined and thickened, about 20 minutes.
  4. Once the polenta is cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the butter and parmesan. If the polenta becomes too thick, add more broth or milk.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 299IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 299IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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