Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Cornmeal

A little variety in side dishes will help you a lot when preparing meals for your family. This Creamy Cheesy Polenta is done in no time and is satisfying, without being heavy, warming without taking you back to the wintertime. Just a great dish to have in your arsenal.

By Marinka
April 14, 2023

Side dishes are often an afterthought, at least in my house, no longer as this is a game-changer and so simple to make. We’re all in need of quick fixes for dinner, well……. here is one way to go. . . . . Creamy Cheese Polenta.

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Dry polenta

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

  • Milk
  • Cornmeal – cornmeal from which you make polenta comes in various options, yellow and white, coarse and fine and there is also a quick cooking variety as well as pre-cooked polenta. Check it out here.
  • Mascarpone Cheese
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
  • Butter

How to Make Creamy Cheesy Polenta

  • Bring water, milk or a combination to a boil, add cornmeal and salt & pepper. Turn down the head and cook slowly until done. How long that cooking takes, depends on the type and brand of cornmeal you have.
  • When done cooking, add Mascarpone, Parmigiano cheese, butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • The thickness of the polenta can be adjusted to your liking by adding a little bit more water and/or milk.

Enjoy your Creamy Cheesy Polenta !

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Creamy Cheesy Polenta
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Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Author: Marinka
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2.5 ounces Mascarpone Cheese
  • 3 ounces Parmigianno Reggiano Cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh herbs, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, bring water and milk and salt to a simmer
  • Add cornmeal and turn down the head to low. Whisk frequently until the cornmeal thickens.
  • Cook as directed on the packaging (depending on the type of cornmeal you use).
  • When done cooking, add milk or water if the end result is too thick.
  • Add Mascarpone, Parmesan Cheese and butter. Stir until well-mixed and melted.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add some fresh herbs like oregano, thyme or sage if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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