7 Minute Rich And Creamy Polenta Recipes

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Add water and salt to large sauce pan and bring to a soft boil.
• Slowly whisk in polenta. It's important to go slowly and continually whisk so you don't get lumps.
• Turn heat to low and allow polenta to gently simmer while continually whisking.
• When polenta starts to thicken, stop whisking and cover sauce pan.
• Allow polenta to simmer with a lid on for 30 minutes, stirring every 5-6 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and add butter.
• When butter is halfway melted, stir in the parmesan cheese.
• Replace the lid on the pot and allow to sit off the heat for 5 minutes
• Taste the polenta and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7 MINUTE RICH AND CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• 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.

MUSHROOM POLENTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms, season with salt and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon each butter and fresh thyme and 1 minced shallot; cook 30 seconds. Meanwhile, simmer 3 cups mushroom broth and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Whisk in 3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta; stir until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Top with the mushrooms, chopped parsley, more Parmesan and pepper.