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Side Dish

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

This creamy Parmesan polenta is a comforting side dish, perfect for soaking up rich sauces or serving alongside roasted vegetables. Made with fine cornmeal, it cooks down to a velvety texture with a savory cheese finish.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
35 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
309 kcal
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Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 960 mlwater
  • 240 mlmilk
  • 180 gfine cornmeal
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 30 gunsalted butter, cubed
  • 60 gparmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

saucepan · whisk · wooden spoon

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Combine the water and milk in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.

    About 5 min

  3. 3

    Gradually whisk in the cornmeal and salt, ensuring no lumps form.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Adding the cornmeal slowly while whisking continuously helps prevent lumps.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the polenta is thick and creamy.

    About 25 min

    Cook’s note: Use a wooden spoon and scrape the bottom of the pan often to prevent sticking.

  5. 5

    Remove the saucepan from the heat.

  6. 6

    Stir in the butter and parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

    About 1 min

  7. 7

    Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
308.8kcal
Protein
11.4g
Carbs
37.3g
Fat
12.7g
Fibre
0.8g
Sugar
3.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover polenta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water to restore creaminess.

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