7 Minute Rich and Creamy Polenta

Name: 7 Minute Rich and Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups coarse cornmeal; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by Mirj2338

"Polenta is one of my favorite comfort foods. This version comes from one of my favorite newspapers, the New York Daily News."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups half-and-half
2 cups water
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₂ cups coarse cornmeal
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper

directions

In a medium saucepan bring the half-and-half and the water to a boil.
Add the salt and then gradually add the polenta while stirring.
Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, stirring constantly.
The polenta should be smooth and large bubbles will pop on the surface.
Cook until very thick but not stiff, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and add butter, cheese and pepper.
Serve immediately.

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Reviews

This was my first polenta ever and I loved it! I used evaporated 2% instead of the half and half and a little extra parmesan. And.. this might sound weird.. I ate it with hot sauce! Yum.. I will definately be experimenting with polenta again. Thanks Mirjam.

Miraklegirl
This is a really delicious and easy way to make polenta. I've made this a couple of times and have found that I can substitute evaporated skim milk for the half and half and reduce the amount of butter to 1 Tablespoon. (It's definitely not as extravagant as the published recipe, but nonetheless delicious.) The parmesan adds the perfect touch! We have served it plain, but our favorite way to serve it is to let it cool and solidify a bit in a bowl, cut it into wedges, and serve it with a bit of marinara sauce. Thanks for posting this!

Akikobay
I had never had polenta before, but since I never met a corn product I didn't love, I ordered some medium ground polenta on line, and made this recipe, halved exactly as written. O...M...G!!! This came out exactly as advertised. It was smooth, creamy, soft, with a silly mouth feel. My husband loved it, too. I fried up the left overs the next day, and they were great, too. Next time I made it, same result. Fantastic recipe. I do not recommend altering the fat or preparation at all. Otherwise, go for a slower recipe with other liquids.

Karen D.
Easy to prepare and very good even on day 2! Don't skimp on the fat products or it won't be what it says it is!

bernettavan
I was skeptical that this recipe would be "rich and creamy" because it was so easy to prepare! Perfect and delicious! Thanks Mirj!

llangrove

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This is a really delicious and easy way to make polenta. I've made this a couple of times and have found that I can substitute evaporated skim milk for the half and half and reduce the amount of butter to 1 Tablespoon. (It's definitely not as extravagant as the published recipe, but nonetheless delicious.) The parmesan adds the perfect touch! We have served it plain, but our favorite way to serve it is to let it cool and solidify a bit in a bowl, cut it into wedges, and serve it with a bit of marinara sauce. Thanks for posting this!

Akikobay

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