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Creamy Polenta in a black bowl garnished with thyme
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Creamy Polenta

This creamy polenta recipe is a classic Italian dish made with perfectly cooked course cornmeal and tangy goat cheese.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy polenta, creamy polenta, easy polenta recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 156kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Coarsely ground yellow cornmeal OR Polenta
  • 4 tablespoons Salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh black pepper
  • 4 ounces Goat cheese

Instructions

  • Combine water, broth, and kosher salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Once the liquid is boiling slowly pour in the cornmeal or polenta, whisking continuously.
  • Turn the heat to a low simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Let the polenta simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The polenta will thicken and become soft and creamy.
  • When it is ready stir in the butter and goat cheese. Add more salt to taste if needed.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg