Corn Polenta
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of homemade Corn Polenta, a versatile and creamy dish that’s the perfect complement to any meal. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like buttery cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of optional heavy cream, this dish brings luxurious texture and earthy flavors to your table. Slowly simmered to velvety perfection, the polenta can be served immediately as a warm, creamy side or chilled and sliced for preparation later. Whether paired with roasted vegetables, savory meats, or enjoyed on its own, this easy-to-make recipe is a timeless classic, ready to elevate your culinary repertoire. Discover the irresistible combination of simplicity and elegance with this crowd-pleasing comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the salt.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a steady stream to prevent clumping. Lower the heat to medium-low.
Cook the polenta, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or whisk, to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. This will take about 30-35 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
Once the polenta is thickened, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
For extra creaminess, stir in the heavy cream, if using, and adjust the seasoning by adding freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Serve immediately as a creamy dish, or pour the polenta into a greased baking dish and let it cool to slice for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.1 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3109 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
