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Creamy Cheesy Polenta
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This simple recipe for Creamy Cheesy Polenta is gluten free and vegetarian, perfect as a side or topped with roasted vegetables or slow cooked meats.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Servings
6
cups polenta
Calories
638
Author
Whitney Bond
Ingredients
2
tbsp
butter
3
cups
milk
4
cups
half & half
2
cups
yellow cornmeal
2
tsp
kosher salt
½
cup
parmesan cheese
grated
½
cup
mascarpone cheese
Instructions
Add the butter to a large pot on the stove top over medium high heat.
When the butter begins to melt, add the milk, half & half, cornmeal and salt to the pot.
Stir continuously, 10-15 minutes, until the polenta becomes thick and creamy.
Add the cheeses and continue stirring until the cheese has melted into the polenta.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately or add to your favorite dish.
Nutrition
Calories:
638
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
52
g
|
Protein:
18
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
23
g
|
Cholesterol:
106
mg
|
Sodium:
1073
mg
|
Potassium:
549
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1215
mg
|
Vitamin C:
1.5
mg
|
Calcium:
435
mg
|
Iron:
1.8
mg