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creamy polenta in a bowl with a spoon topped with butter, salt, and pepper.
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Creamy Polenta Recipe

Creamy polenta is a comfort food like no other. This simple yet tasty dish is incredibly versatile and can be eaten as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not only is it delicious and nourishing, but making it takes almost no effort at all.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword creamy polenta recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 287kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Polenta
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk the polenta into the boiling water, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Once the polenta is thick and creamy, remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Serve and enjoy. 

Notes

  • Polenta will thicken as it cools.  Once cooled, it can be sliced and served as well. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 0.5mg