This cheese polenta is a versatile side dish that works great with pork, chicken, beef, or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
Prep
16 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
, shredded
Instructions
1
Combine milk, water, and kosher salt in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually whisk polenta into boiling milk-water mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until creamy, about 20 minutes, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent sticking.
2
Remove the pot from heat. Stir in butter and pepper until incorporated. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
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