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Creamy Polenta

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, polenta is a traditional dish made from ground cornmeal, often served as a comforting staple. Historically, it was a peasant food, cherished for its versatility and ability to be paired with various meats and vegetables. Today, creamy polenta has gained popularity worldwide, often featured in upscale restaurants and home kitchens alike as a delicious side or base for hearty dishes.

ItalianALside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Polenta (stone-ground)
4 cups Chicken broth
2 cups Whole milk
1 stick Butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

1

Optional: Add the dry polenta to a blender and pulse until it's less coarse. This will give the polenta an extra creamy texture and help it cook nice and fast.

2

Add the chicken broth and milk to a large saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

3

Add the polenta, then let simmer for 30-40 minutes, lightly stirring every few minutes. Note: If you ground the polenta, or are using instant polenta, it may only take 5-10 minutes to cook.

4

Add the butter and parmesan, stirring continuously.

5

Season with salt and pepper, then serve while hot!

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

large saucepanblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

PolentaSoft PolentaCreamy Cornmeal

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