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Simple Parmesan Polenta
Make this easy creamy parmesan polenta recipe for an incredible and delicious dinner side.
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup polenta not the instant variety
- ⅓ cup whole milk as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the polenta and whisk continuously until thickened (like oatmeal).
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer. Let the polenta cook, uncovered, for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. If the polenta gets too thick, add a splash of milk, and stir.
- Once the polenta is tender, add the butter, remaining milk, and ½ cup cheese. Add more salt, if needed.
- Serve the polenta and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
641mg
(27%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 641mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.