Basic Cheese Polenta Recipes

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BASIC POLENTA



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Polenta is basically cornmeal mush, and it can be made with any kind of cornmeal, ground coarse, medium or fine. (You don't need bags marked "polenta.") As with most ingredients, though, the better the cornmeal you start with, the better your result in the kitchen. The trick is cooking the polenta for a sufficient amount of time. You must allow the cornmeal to swell and become fully cooked. That way, you emphasize the sweet corn flavor and don't end up with something bitter and lame. Yes, it takes a long time. But it's worth it - and you can fry the leftovers tomorrow night in a snap.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Salt and pepper
1 cup medium or fine cornmeal
Butter
Parmesan for soft polenta, optional

Steps:

  • For firm polenta use 4 cups water; for soft polenta use 5 cups water. Bring water to a boil in a medium-size heavy sauce pan over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Pour cornmeal slowly into water, stirring with a wire whisk or wooden spoon. Continue stirring as mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low. Cook for at least 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. If polenta becomes quite thick, thin it with 1/2 cup water, stir well and continue cooking. Add up to 1 cup more water as necessary, to keep polenta soft enough to stir. Put a spoonful on a plate, let it cool, then taste. Grains should be swollen and taste cooked, not raw. Adjust salt and add pepper if you wish.
  • For firm polenta, lightly butter a baking sheet or shallow dish, approximately 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Carefully pour polenta into pan. Using a spatula, spread polenta to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Cool to room temperature to allow polenta to solidify. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For soft polenta, add 6 tablespoons butter to pot and stir well. Serve immediately or transfer to a double boiler set over low heat, cover and keep warm for up to an hour or so. (Or set the saucepan in a pot of barely simmering water.) Stir well before spooning into low soup bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 62 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC CHEESE POLENTA



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Why buy polenta in a box when you can make it from scratch cheaper? A great day-before dish. Once the polenta has been refrigerated serve it in a variety of different ways: sliced and fried--or serve it immediately as a mashed potato or rice substitute!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  • Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 896.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BASIC POLENTA



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Dinner is easy with Giada De Laurentiis' Basic Polenta recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network; it's the perfect cornmeal canvas for your favorite mains.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.

EASY CHEESE JALAPENO BAKED POLENTA (GRITS)



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I don't care for grits, but I love polenta! Who knew they were the same thing? This recipe is made of wholesome ingredients and is so easy. The jalapenos, if properly seeded, add a lot of flavor without added heat. Serve this alongside your tex-mex dishes in place of rice or potatoes.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups water or 5 cups chicken stock
1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1 ears of corn, shucked or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons butter
3/4-1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Whisk cornmeal into water, cook until cornmeal comes together and is creamy 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare peppers, and grate cheese.
  • Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt. Butter a small-medium baking dish.
  • Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 30-45 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 610.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.5

QUICK AND CHEESY POLENTA



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Polenta is a delicious, easy-to-prepare corn dish, similar to grits. I love it for its quick prep time and creamy goodness. Try this quick and cheesy polenta recipe for a great dinner.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup polenta
1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes)
3 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) ((3/4 cup) can also use Asiago or Romano)
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the broth, milk, and salt. Bring to a low boil.
  • Stir in the polenta and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in the butter and add the cheese in small amounts, stirring to incorporate well. Season to taste with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 1364 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY POLENTA



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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.

Provided by dadrules

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups water
1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

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