Best Polenta With Three Cheeses Recipes

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

FOUR-CHEESE POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting, add the baking soda and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pour the cornmeal into the water in a very slow stream from a measuring cup, all the while whisking in a circular motion to prevent lumps.
• Cook, vigorously stirring the polenta with a wooden spoon for about 10 seconds once every 5 minutes and making sure to scrape clean the bottom and corners of the pot, until the polenta has lost its raw cornmeal taste and becomes soft and smooth, about 30 minutes. If the polenta looks like it's drying out too quickly, continue cooking with the lid on.
• Stir in the Asiago, Gorgonzola, mascarpone, butter, Parmesan and garlic. Season to taste with salt and plenty of cracked black pepper. If the polenta is too thick, thin with some milk as desired. Garnish with freshly shaved Parmesan.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: POLENTA WITH THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You may not be familiar with Pecorino Romano, it a sharper alternative to the standard Parmigiano Reggiano. It is made from sheep's milk and has a salty bite to it. Its addition to this recipe, gives the polenta a bit more body, and helps it stand up to just about anything you throw at it... Like my ten-hour pulled pork.
• 3. You can sub half-and-half for the milk, but I did not think it added much to the recipe... except a lot of extra calories.
• 4. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Add the chicken stock, milk, and butter to a saucepan, over medium heat.
• 6. When the liquid begins to simmer, add the cornmeal., plus a pinch or two of salt and white pepper.
• 7. Whisk until the liquid has been absorbed into the cornmeal, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• 8. Chef's Note: If you want a thinner polenta, add a bit of stock and milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
• 9. Take off the heat and stir in the three cheeses, until they lovingly melt into the polenta. Mmmmmm.
• 10. Chef's Note: Do a final tasting (salt/pepper) for proper seasoning.
• 11. PLATE/PRESENT
• 12. Polenta has so many yummy uses. In this photo, I have a plate of it topped with my ten-hour pulled pork. So yummy.
• 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

TRIPLE-CHEESE SOFT POLENTA

Steps:

• Combine 2 3/4 cups broth and cornmeal in heavy medium saucepan. Place over medium heat. Cook until mixture leaves sides of pan, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in all cheeses and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin with additional stock if desired.

CREAMY CHEDDAR POLENTA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water, the milk and a very large pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat so the liquid is at a low simmer, and add the cornmeal in a slow and steady stream, constantly whisking to prevent lumps. Cook the polenta at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes; if the mixture gets too thick, add water 1/2 cup at a time.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and olive oil and then stir in the Cheddar. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve immediately in mini cups, topped with chopped herbs

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat oil and butter. Add garlic and saute just until golden. Add stock, half and half and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Add cornmeal slowly, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring regularly. Mixture will become creamy and thick.
• Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheeses and serve immediately

BASIC CHEESE POLENTA

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
• Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
• Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
• Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to thicken; stir and taste for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.