Creamy Polenta
Creamy polenta is a perfect side dish for any meal. The comforting texture of ground cornmeal is cooked in a creamy mixture of milk, parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth or water)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup polenta, or coarse cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil.
- Add the polenta and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until combined and thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Once the polenta is cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the butter and parmesan. If the polenta becomes too thick, add more broth or milk.
- Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 0.4mg