Creamy Polenta For 2 Recipe Foodcom

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and butter to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and whisk in the polenta. Whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes to prevent lumps. Simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered and stirring every 10 minutes, until the polenta is thick, smooth, and creamy. Add the creme fraiche and Parmesan. Check for seasoning and adjust consistency by adding milk or water to the polenta. Polenta may be made up to 20 minutes ahead of time and kept covered until ready to serve.

CREAMY OVEN BAKED POLENTA

Steps:

• preheat oven to 425.
• in a dish with a lid whisk together water, cornmeal, salt& pepper.
• cover and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• remove from oven, add milk, butter, marjoram, adjust seasonings with salt& pepper, whisk until smooth.
• serve.

7 MINUTE RICH AND CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring the half-and-half and the water to a boil.
• Add the salt and then gradually add the polenta while stirring.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, stirring constantly.
• The polenta should be smooth and large bubbles will pop on the surface.
• Cook until very thick but not stiff, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add butter, cheese and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

MICROWAVE POLENTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Place polenta, water and salt in a 2-quart bowl.
• Microwave on high for eight minutes, then stir.
• If the polenta is not thick enough, return to microwave for two more minutes.
• Add flavoring ingredients to suit you and your meal, such as butter, grated parmesan, pepper, fresh chives, and a little cream.

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
• Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to thicken; stir and taste for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

CREAMY TWO-CHEESE POLENTA

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.

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• .In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in polenta, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened and soft.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese, crème fraiche, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.