»Back to Other Grains

Creamy Polenta

I love polenta any way, but this is truly my favorite. This can be topped with anything you like, or just served plain.

Traditionally, polenta is cooked by bringing cooking liquid to a boil and allowing a fine stream of the corn meal to run through your fist into the liquid while you constantly whisk to avoid lumps. This method works very well.

Alternatively, you can combine the polenta with the cooking liquid and bring all together to a boil. I don't think the result is quite the same, but it's pretty easy.

What you need

  1. 1 cup polenta or fine corn meal
  2. 4-5 cups broth or water
  3. 1 cup milk or cream (optional)
  4. Butter
  5. Salt & Pepper
  6. Parmesan Cheese (optional)

How to make it

  1. Cook the polenta (adding to liquid using one of the methods above) from boiling for about 10 minutes, until tender and creamy. You can add milk or cream at this point if using it.
  2. Add butter, salt & pepper to taste
  3. Blend in optional Parmesan cheese
  4. Serve plain or topped with one of the following: Chopped Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic, Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Organic Baby Spinach, Leftover beef pot roast, braised lamb shanks or sautéed italian sausage

Questions about this recipe?