WORLD'S BEST POLENTA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



World's Best Polenta image

No... really... it is that good. I'm pretty sure it's not, necessarily, good for you, but the flavor is incredible and it's extremely versatile.

Provided by Tzitzimitl

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
2 3/4 cups whole milk
4 garlic cloves (minced fine or pressed)
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups polenta (or yellow corn meal)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup cheese (recommend -- parmesean, cheddar or brick)

Steps:

  • Combine the water, milk, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper in a heavy saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • Gradually whisk in the polenta.
  • Allow the polenta to come up to a boil, whisking intermittently.
  • Lower the heat to low and allow the polenta to cook, uncovered, for 30 - 45 minutes.
  • If the mixture starts to get too thick, add up to 1/2 cup of milk.
  • When the polenta is nice thick, smooth and creamy, add the butter and cheese and stir until melted.
  • Remove the polenta from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #side-dishes     #easy     #european     #beginner-cook     #vegetarian     #italian     #dietary     #gluten-free     #inexpensive     #egg-free     #free-of-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #number-of-servings     #presentation     #served-hot