Cheesy Polenta: Discover the Creamiest Recipe Ever!
A creamy and delicious cheesy polenta recipe that is perfect as a side dish or a comforting main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water or broth to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices for additional flavor.
- Leftover polenta can be cooled, sliced, and grilled or fried for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg