Cheesy Polenta

This versatile side dish would work great along with pork, chicken, beef or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.