Best Quick Cooking Cheesy Polenta Recipes

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QUICK AND CHEESY POLENTA



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Polenta is a delicious, easy-to-prepare corn dish, similar to grits. I love it for its quick prep time and creamy goodness. Try this quick and cheesy polenta recipe for a great dinner.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup polenta
1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes)
3 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) ((3/4 cup) can also use Asiago or Romano)
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the broth, milk, and salt. Bring to a low boil.
  • Stir in the polenta and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in the butter and add the cheese in small amounts, stirring to incorporate well. Season to taste with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 1364 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups water
1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

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.

SOFT, CHEESY POLENTA



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Using quick-cooking polenta is a convenient shortcut. This makes a great accompaniment to Pork Chops with Roasted Peppers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts chicken broth or water
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 box (8.8 ounces) quick-cooking polenta (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 stick unsalted butter
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine broth and salt, and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta, changing to a wooden spoon as the mixture thickens, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in butter and cheese, and season with pepper.

CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated mozzarella

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

CHEESY POLENTA



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This versatile side dish would work great along with pork, chicken, beef or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

Provided by dadrules

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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