Cheesy Polenta

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat
  2. bring milk
  3. water
  4. and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low
  5. and cover. Cook 20 minutes
  6. until creamy
  7. lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove
  8. stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 8

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