PERFECT SOFT POLENTA

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups chicken stock or water
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups coarse polenta (not quick-cooking)
1/4 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a 4-quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is hydrated, about 2 hours.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the mascarpone, Parmesan and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and more Parmesan, if desired.