Creamy Polenta with Cheese and Butter

Name: Creamy Polenta with Cheese and Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Yellow Polenta (fine ground) (Original recipe calls for 3/4 cup, increasing for modern portions); 4 cups Water (Original recipe calls for 3 cups, increasing for modern portions); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted); 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)

A simple and comforting polenta recipe, perfect as a side dish or a base for other toppings. This modernized version ensures a smooth and creamy texture.

⏱ Prep: 5m

🍳 Cook: 30m

⏰ Total: 35m

🍽 Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup Yellow Polenta (fine ground) (Original recipe calls for 3/4 cup, increasing for modern portions)
4 cups Water (Original recipe calls for 3 cups, increasing for modern portions)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)

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Instructions

1In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add salt.
2Reduce heat to low. Slowly pour in the polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until all the polenta is incorporated. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick and creamy and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Serve immediately.

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