Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta, a decadent yet simple dish perfect for cozy nights or as the star side dish at your next dinner party. Made with rich whole milk, unsalted butter, and tangy crumbled blue cheese, this polenta is luxuriously creamy and packed with bold, savory flavor. The recipe requires just 30 minutes from start to finish and uses easy techniques like whisking polenta into water and milk to achieve the perfect texture. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and optional parsley for a pop of color, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or enjoyed on its own, this polenta is bound to become a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Polenta (coarse cornmeal)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of salt to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of polenta in a slow, steady stream to prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or whisk, for about 20 minutes or until it thickens and pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Add 1 cup of crumbled blue cheese to the polenta and stir until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
Season the polenta with 0.25 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting salt if needed.
Spoon the polenta into serving bowls and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4118 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1010 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*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.
