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

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 !

Another Polenta Recipe to Try
Creamy Cheesy Polenta
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- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.