CREAMY POLENTA (SLOW COOKER)

Creamy Polenta (Slow Cooker) image

Provided by pedspeech

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup milk
1 1/3 cups half-and-half, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup coarse polenta (or corn grits)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Spray insert of slow cooker with cooking spray and preheat on high.
In a medium saucepan, add milk, one cup half and half, 1 Tbsp butter, and polenta. Season and bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and cook for two hours, stirring once or twice per hour.
When ready to serve, whisk in the remaining half and half, butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 308.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 10.1