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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy polenta
Servings: 8
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chunked
  • â…” cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • 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.
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  • Add in the butter chunks and cook for 5 minutes.
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  • Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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  • Serve immediately.
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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g