Polenta In Crock Pot Recipes

SLOW-COOKER POLENTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine 12 cups broth, cornmeal, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, covered, on low , 6-8 hours, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, pepper and remaining broth. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

CROCK POT POLENTA

Steps:

• In large bowl combine cornmeal and 2 cups cold water.
• Pour 8 cups boiling water into 4 qt crock pot add salt and butter. When butter melts carefully add wet cornmeal stirring.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 9 hours (3 to 4 hours on high), stirring occasionally.
• Transfer polenta mixture to greased loaf pans. Chill til cold and firm. Remove from pans.
• Wrap individual loaves in foil or slice for desired recipes and carefully place in large freezer bags; 1 layer per bag. Stack bags after frozen. Makes 3 - 4 loaves depending on pan size.

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Spray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray (for easier clean up) and preheat on high.
• In a medium saucepan, add the milk, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 tablespoon butter, and polenta. Season with salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly to keep the mixture lump-free. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring once or twice per hour. Once you are ready to serve, open the slow cooker and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 1/3 cup half-and-half, and Parmesan.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND POLENTA

Steps:

• Toss the beef with the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Scatter the mushrooms and garlic in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker; top with the beef. Add the pepperoncini, brine, tomatoes and beef broth. Cover and cook on low until the beef is tender, 8 hours.
• Uncover the slow cooker and let stand 5 minutes. Spoon off any fat from the top and discard. Shred the beef with 2 forks.
• Meanwhile, cook the polenta as the label directs. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan and butter until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the beef mixture.

CROCK POT POLENTA CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal and cold water in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring about 5 minutes until thickened.
• Remove from heat and cool about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Spread over the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker In a medium bowl, combine turkey chili, leeks and chicken.
• Spoon into center of the polenta mixture.
• Cover and cook on low about 5 hours.
• 15 minutes prior to serving, top with cheese.

CREAMY POLENTA (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Spray insert of slow cooker with cooking spray and preheat on high.
• In a medium saucepan, add milk, one cup half and half, 1 Tbsp butter, and polenta. Season and bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and cook for two hours, stirring once or twice per hour.
• When ready to serve, whisk in the remaining half and half, butter, and Parmesan cheese.

SLOW COOKER CHEDDAR POLENTA

Steps:

• Mix water, polenta, olive oil, salt and pepper in slow cooker; whisk until well blended. Add cheddar cheese and whisk again.
• Cover and cook on high setting for about 2 hours, or until liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir together well (polenta should have consistency of thick cooked cereal).
• If not serving right away, pour onto buttered baking sheet with sides, spreading into an even layer; cover with plastic wrap and let cool. When ready to serve, cut into rectangles and sauté in nonstick skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides.

POLENTA (IN CROCK POT) RECIPE

Steps:

• Put cornmeal into slow cooker & stir in salt & pepper to tast. Tur slow cooker on. Put milk & water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir the liquid into the cornmeal. Cook for 2 hours on high, or 3-4 hours on low, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Stir in the cheese. Serve soft or cool, slice & fry on griddle.