5 from 84 votes
Creamy Polenta Recipe
This Creamy Polenta Recipe uses olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, medium-ground cornmeal, butter, and Parmesan cheese to create a smooth, rich side dish. The polenta is whisked during cooking to prevent lumps and finished with cheese and butter for a velvety texture. Its comforting creaminess and subtle savory notes make it adaptable for many meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion small diced
- 2 garlic finely minced cloves
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water
- 2 cups cornmeal medium ground
- 2 ounces butter unsalted
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot on medium-high heat, add the olive oil and cook the onions and garlic until they are browned, which takes about 3 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the liquid and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling pour in the cornmeal while vigorously stirring with a whisk to ensure no clumps are formed, about 15 to 20 minutes. When the cornmeal is poured in, turn the heat down to medium-low.
- Finish off the polenta by stirring in butter, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until completely combined. Cook for a further 5 minutes over low heat. Garnish with parmesan and parsley.
- Serve hot, enjoy!
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Notes
- Whisk continuously when adding cornmeal to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Medium-coarse cornmeal adds slight graininess, enhancing the texture of the polenta.
- Butter and Parmesan cheese enrich the dish, contributing depth and creaminess.
- You may substitute olive oil with unsalted butter if preferred for sautéing the onions.
- Make ahead up to 1 hour before serving; keep covered to maintain moisture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added chicken stock to refresh texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
335mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.