Cheesy Polenta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Cheesy Polenta Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cheesy Polenta Recipe

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

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Polenta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 231.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.2g 17%

Carbohydrates: 18.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 14.1g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 41%

Cholesterol: 37.9mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 715.4IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 5.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 208.5mg 21%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 11.1mg 4%

Potassium: 105.1mg 3%

Sodium: 658.4mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 127

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.