Microwave Creamy Cheesy Polenta Recipes

CREAMY CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Heat the water, milk and salt in a saucepan over medium high heat. When it is steaming, slowly pour in the cornmeal while whisking the mixture in the pan.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring occasionally over the next 10-15 minutes while the mixture thickens.
• Remove the thickened polenta from the stove and add the butter and the cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste, adjust the salt if needed and serve warm. Enjoy!

CHEESY POLENTA

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.

CHEESY POLENTA

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.

CREAMY CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• 1. Combine chicken stock and half and half in a heavy saucepan, heat to a gentle boil over med. heat, being careful not to burn.
• 2. While whisking constantly gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy.
• 3. Stir in butter and cheese(s) and allow cheese(s) to melt. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4. Spoon polenta onto serving plates or a cutting board and top with chopped scallions.

MICROWAVE POLENTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Place polenta, water and salt in a 2-quart bowl.
• Microwave on high for eight minutes, then stir.
• If the polenta is not thick enough, return to microwave for two more minutes.
• Add flavoring ingredients to suit you and your meal, such as butter, grated parmesan, pepper, fresh chives, and a little cream.

MICROWAVE POLENTA

Steps:

• You may have to adjust ratio, depending on altitude and or type of flour.
• I use a Pyrex round unit with lid, large enough to hold (7) seven cups water and (2) two cups cornmeal flour, Mix flour with water and salt , and microwave at f ull power for 22 to 26 minutes, (depending on power and quantity) stopping to stir every five to six minutes.
• Suggestions.
• You can substitute some broth or milk, not too much milk or it may boil over.
• Makes 2-3 servings (2 with some leftovers).

JOHN BESH'S CREAMY POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

Steps:

• Lightly season 2 cups water with salt and bring to a boil. Quickly whisk in the polenta until it has been fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the butter and allow the polenta to cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and season to taste with salt.
• This may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave just before serving.
• Assembly: Reheat the three components of the dish separately.
• On each of 6 large plates, place a couple of spoonfuls of polenta in the center of the plate.
• Carefully remove the bones from the hot ribs and place the beef short ribs over the bed of polenta.
• In a pan over medium heat, bring the reserved braising liquid to a simmer. Once the sauce is hot, check for seasoning and, if needed, add a touch of salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce around the beef short ribs and polenta. Carefully place the root vegetable ragout on the beef. Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY POLENTA FOR 2

Steps:

• Pour chicken stock, fat free milk and coarse ground corn into a cold pot.
• Turn burner on Medium/Medium-High.
• Bring contents of pot to a simmer.
• Simmer until contents are no longer "wet" - corn has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Turn burner off and add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
• Serve warm.

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the cornmeal in a heavy stockpot.
• Gradually add 2 cups of the water and the salt to the cornmeal, whisking the mixture as you add the water, until the cornmeal and water are well combined and free of any lumps.
• Bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot.
• Add the boiling water gradually to the cornmeal mixture while whisking.
• Cook the cornmeal mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
• Add the milk and butter and continue to cook over low heat, whisking, for 10 minutes longer.
• Taste the polenta for seasoning and add more salt if needed.
• Add more liquid (milk, cream, or water) if the mixture seems too thick. If the mixture is too thin, cook the polenta a bit longer-watching carefully and stirring constantly to prevent sticking-until a desired consistency is reached. The mixture should be thick but will thicken even more as it cools.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan until they are melted and incorporated.
• Serve the polenta warm with extra grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

BROILED BEEF STEAK WITH CHEESY MICROWAVE POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven broiler. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; press onto beef steak. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
• While steak broils, combine 1 2/3 cups water, cornmeal and salt in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on full power (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on medium power (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
• Carve steak. Serve with polenta and spaghetti sauce.