Double Cheese Polenta Recipes

CREAMY POLENTA FOR 2

Steps:

• Pour chicken stock, fat free milk and coarse ground corn into a cold pot.
• Turn burner on Medium/Medium-High.
• Bring contents of pot to a simmer.
• Simmer until contents are no longer "wet" - corn has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Turn burner off and add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
• Serve warm.

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.

TWO-CHEESE POLENTA

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.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.

DOUBLE CORN POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 7-1/2" by 11-3/4" pan or 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
• Break the eggs into a medium bowl and beat lightly.
• Add the remaining ingredients except parmesan and mix well.
• Pour into prepared pan and place in oven.
• Bake until firm, about 40 minutes.
• sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.

DOUBLE CORN POLENTA WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Combine water, milk and corn kernals in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Gradually whisk in polenta until well incorporated.
• Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the butter, parmesan cheese and prosciutto.