Cheesy Polenta
This cheesy polenta comes together with just 5 ingredients in 10 minutes flat. Enjoy as a standalone cheesy dish or use as a delicious side. Enjoy!
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cook 5 minutes minutes
Total 10 minutes minutes
Fat 11
Carbs 17
Protein 4
Yield 8
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup polenta
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chunked
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or a large pan with high sides. When the water is boiling vigorously, whisk in the polenta until combined.
Add in the butter chunks and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately.
- Cornmeal is a great substitute for polenta. The difference between the two is how coarsely they are ground.
- The parmesan used can vary the flavor profile.
- Asiago and Romano cheese would be great substitutes for parmesan cheese.
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g