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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.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
30 minute
Servings:
8
Author:
Alyssa Rivers
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:
190
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
24
mg
|
Sodium:
889
mg
|
Potassium:
106
mg
|
Fiber:
0.3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
299
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
156
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg