Cheesy Polenta
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt plus extra for seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 stick
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives or thyme
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot.
- Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 12 to 17 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley.
- Stir until the butter and cheese have melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.
Notes
Tools Necessary-
- Medium sized pot
- Measuring Cups
- Serving Bowl
- Wooden Spoon or spatula
- Whisk
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