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A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes with a hint of parmesan, topped with a pat of butter on a cloth napkin. A spoon is placed beside the bowl.

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

4.96 from 24 votes
Parmesan Polenta is rich and creamy, made with ground cornmeal and parmesan cheese. It's a warm, filling classic Italian comfort food.
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 38 minutes
Total Time : 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Polenta
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Add water and salt to large sauce pan and bring to a soft boil.
  • Slowly whisk in polenta. It's important to go slowly and continually whisk so you don't get lumps.
  • Turn heat to low and allow polenta to gently simmer while continually whisking.
  • When polenta starts to thicken, stop whisking and cover sauce pan.
  • Allow polenta to simmer with a lid on for 30 minutes, stirring every 5-6 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and add butter.
  • When butter is halfway melted, stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Replace the lid on the pot and allow to sit off the heat for 5 minutes
  • Taste the polenta and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Christina's Notes

  • Don't Overcook: Overcooking can lead to a dry and crumbly polenta.
  • Use High-Quality Cornmeal: A good quality cornmeal will result in a smoother and more flavorful polenta.
  • Make Polenta Cakes: Make crispy polenta cakes by shaping them into squares and frying. Pan fry the polenta with a bit of butter
  • Experiment with Toppings: Try topping your polenta with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or a flavorful sauce. You can also stir in some chicken stock.

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