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Creamy cheesy polenta garnished with snipped chives.
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Cheesy Polenta Recipe

Originally an Italian peasant dish, a cheesy polenta is the perfect side dish for anything from a ragu to cacciatore and meatballs to osso buco!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Anglo Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword cheesy polenta, Cheesy Polenta Recipe, how to make soft polenta, polenta porridge
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 326kcal
Author Brian Jones

Ingredients

  • 85 g Polenta ⅓ Cup + 1 tablespoon
  • 500 ml Water 2 Cups
  • 100 g Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup
  • 25 g Butter 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a 17-18cm or 7" saucepan.
  • When you have a nice boil, slowly pour in the polenta, whisking as you go.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and then continue to whisk for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon every 5-7 minutes.
  • When cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese and butter until it has melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 547mg
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