SLOW COOKED MASCARPONE POLENTA

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Scott Conant makes his polenta in a crockpot at his restuarant to serve his guests. You can make as much as You want, and Hes says its the creamiest polental. I just added mascarpone to make it creamier. I call polenta the italian mash. Its so much easier and much less time consuming than mashed potatoes. Also a nice change.

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c polenta or cornmeal.(not fast cooking)
1 qt boiling water
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1/4-1/2 c heavy cream
1 c mascarpone cheese
s&p italian seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Remember not to use quik cooking polenta.
  • 2. Pour one quart of boiling water in med-lg crockpot. Pour polenta in a stream, and start striring and wisking.
  • 3. Put lid on and cook on low. Stir polenta every hour or so so polenta dont stick to bottom. It will appear to look done after 3 hours but isnt, cooking time 6hrs. The longer you cook the cremier the polenta. If it appears to be looking too stiff add some more heavy cream, a little at a time.
  • 4. 30 mins before serving, add the mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup heavy cream stir well. Can be turned to warm before serving dinner. Test for seasoning. May add pepper and italian seasoning. Enjoy with favorite dinner.

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