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Creamy Polenta Recipe
Our Creamy Polenta Recipe oozes luxuriousness, has a hint of nuttiness from parmesan cheese and is the perfect accompaniment to well, just about anything. Easier to make than you think, super inexpensive and a great way to impress.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add chicken broth, water, and milk to a large heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the salt. Stir. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal.
- Continue to simmer the cornmeal while stirring every few minutes. Be sure to keep up on the stirring so the polenta doesn't stick to the bottom and does't clump up. The process should take about 20 minutes.
- When the polenta is thick and creamy, turn the heat off. Add the butter, cheese, and black pepper. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the polenta is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it up.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.