Do you like polenta? I do!!! The thing that sometimes holds me back from making it is that some recipes have you stirring it constantly like a risotto. This recipe, from Giada, has you stirring occasionally. That works for me! It makes this oh so much more doable. The flavors in this polenta are really wonderful. I love all the fresh herbs, cheese, butter…I mean “Hello YUM”. This recipe makes a very large batch so I generally cut it in half and it generously serves my family of four.
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Adapted from Giada’s Family Dinners
Herbed Cheese Polenta
Ingredients
- 10 Cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 2 1/2 Cups Polenta or Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
- 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk or Half and Half
- 10 Tablespoons 1 1/2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, Cut into Chunks
- 1/3 Cup Italian Parsley Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- 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 about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, herbs, and pepper. Stir until the butter and cheese melt. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.
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Mary says
This really sounds delicious. I love polenta and this one seems very nicely flavored. I'll have to give it a try. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings…Mary
Monet says
Delicious! I love polenta but I've never tried something like this before. Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you are having a relaxing weekend with family and good food. Many blessings this week, my friend!
Julie says
Delish! The one time I made polenta I really had to watch it to keep it from splatting all over the place. I like a low maintenance method 🙂
Tracy says
this looks delicious! I love Giada.
Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves says
Thanks for featuring a polenta recipe! I haven't seen many of them 🙂
Barbara says
I'm crazy about polenta. I missed this on Giada's show. All those herbs…wonderful!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Cara says
I love polenta too! I've heard you can make it in a slow cooker, thus avoiding the stirring… haven't tried it yet though.
Raina says
I love polenta, and I love this recipe. I have tried it topped with Giada's roast…yum…which I also saw on Kim's blog:)
Dining Alone says
This is a great idea, I love polenta too!
Kitchen Belleicious says
I have never seen polenta done this way before but I am a huge polenta fan and a huge herb fan so why wouldn't I just love this! It looks phenomenal.
teresa says
oh how i love polenta! this looks amazing!
Ann says
Oh, this does look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
To answer your question, yes I love polenta and this sounds perfect..cause I love cheese and herbs too!
All Things Yummy says
Love polenta. Reminds me of grits which is one of my favorite things.
That Girl says
I love polenta and love the look of this! It's so much whiter than the polenta I make.
bellini says
I have only ever had polenta sliced and fried but this sounds so intriguing to me!!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
this looks great!
Mini Baker says
mmm love me some polenta!
Donna says
oooo…I love polenta too! And who doesn't love cheese & herbs:) Perfect combo…warm & cozy:)
Yummy Mummy says
Yum! I love polenta. Pinning and Stumbling this!