Best Two Cheese Polenta Recipes

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CREAMY TWO-CHEESE POLENTA



Creamy Two-Cheese Polenta image

Cooking Light - 2003 If you're not serving this immediately, keep the polenta warm by covering it and placing it over very low heat. Stir occasionally. Mascarpone ensures the polenta's creamy consistency and rich flavor.

Provided by Krista Roes

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 13m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 cups instant dry polenta
1/3 cup about 2 1/2 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a wisk.
  • Cook 2 minutes until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 480.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6.9

TWO-CHEESE POLENTA



Two-Cheese Polenta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups each chicken broth and water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Slowly stir in 1 1/4 cups polenta; reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 35 minutes. Whisk in up to 1 cup water until creamy. Stir in 1/2 pound chopped fontina and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan until melted.

TWO-CORN POLENTA WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND CHEESE



TWO-CORN POLENTA WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND CHEESE image

Categories     Side

Yield 7 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (2 medium)
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup instant dry polenta
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, corn, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Slowly add polenta, stirring with a whisk until polenta is thick (about 5 minutes). Add cheese, stirring to melt. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat; sprinkle with tomato and basil. Serve immediately.

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