Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Have you ever eaten polenta? It's a creamy cornmeal dish that is so delicious and versatile. I grew up eating an Americanized version of it that was my mom's favorite - fried cornmeal mush. This creamy Parmesan polenta is easy to make and the perfect addition to nearly any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup coarse ground polenta or cornmeal
- 5 tbsp butter divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 oz. plus more for serving
- Fresh rosemary or parsley optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat water and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Once water starts to bubble, add salt and gradually whisk in cornmeal. Continue whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook, covered 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, so that polenta does not stick to bottom of pan. Polenta will thicken as it cooks.
- Once it is finished cooking, remove from heat.
- Add 3-1/2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until incorporated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Serve warm, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese, a small pat of butter and fresh herbs on each bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
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