Creamy Polenta
Servings: 4
Calories: 411kcal
Creamy Polenta makes the perfect fluffy side to soak up the sauces, gravies or pan juices of your meat or vegetable dishes. Polenta is simple and budget friendly, but the addition of butter, parmesan and cream take it to the next level.
Ingredients
- 1 litre chicken stock or water
- 40 g unsalted butter
- 150 g instant polenta
- 75 g finely grated parmesan
- 60 ml thickened (whipping/heavy) cream
- 375 ml warm full-cream (whole) milk (optional)
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring the stock and water to the boil – Place the chicken stock or water in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the polenta – Gradually whisk in the polenta in a steady stream to prevent lumps forming.
- Cook – Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring with a spoon regularly, for 5–6 minutes or until thick and creamy.
- Add the butter, cheese and cream – Add the butter, parmesan and cream, stirring until melted and smooth. If you prefer a looser polenta, gradually whisk in the warmed milk until your desired consistency is reached.
- Serve – Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
Notes
Make Ahead
Polenta is best made fresh, when it’s silky, smooth and soft. If you do need to make it ahead, see the leftovers instructions below.Leftovers
Leftover polenta will firm significantly once chilled but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave with extra milk, water or stock, stirring well until smooth and creamy again. See above for a recipe for making polenta fries with leftover polenta.Nutrition Facts
Creamy Polenta
Serving Size
433 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
1384
mg
60
%
Potassium
235
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Calcium
303
mg
30
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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