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Creamy polenta cooking in a white cast-iron skillet with a wooden spoon.

Delicious Creamy Polenta Recipe

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Standing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 cup polenta (coarsely ground cornmeal)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan finely grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring the stock or water to a boil.
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  • Turn the heat down to low and slowly pour in the polenta, whisking the whole time to make sure there are no lumps. 
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  • Cook on low, stirring for 15 minutes, then stir in the butter and cheese. Return to the heat and cook for another 10 minutes. Make sure you are stirring the whole time. 
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  • Taste the polenta and add a little salt if needed. Cover and let it stand for 5 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 311mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Polenta
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