Best 9 Creamy Corn Studded Polenta Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

When it comes to comfort food, creamy corn studded polenta cannot be beaten. This classic side dish is made with polenta, a type of cornmeal, that is cooked in a creamy sauce and then topped with fresh corn kernels. The result is a dish that is both hearty and satisfying, with a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, creamy corn studded polenta is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CORN POLENTA



Creamy Corn Polenta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 cup polenta (Italian cornmeal) or regular cornmeal
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • Bring the broth, 2 1/2 cups water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Continue to whisk until the polenta begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the polenta is very thick and tender, stirring often with a flat-bottom spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to prevent sticking or burning, about 20 minutes. Blend the corn in a mini processor until a coarse puree forms. Stir the corn puree into the polenta. Season with more salt if desired.

POLENTA WITH CORN AND THYME



Polenta with Corn and Thyme image

This simple polenta side dish goes well with braised short ribs, such as our Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu, brisket, or pork roast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add corn and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is warmed through, about 1 minute. Add milk and water and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and creamy, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

CREAMY POLENTA WITH CORN, PARMESAN AND ARUGULA



Creamy Polenta with Corn, Parmesan and Arugula image

This creamy, peppery and mouthwatering vegetarian dish is easy on the budget as well as the eyes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced onions (2 medium)
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups loosely packed baby arugula (about half of 5-oz container)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; sauté 4 to 7 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add water, milk and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Very slowly stir in cornmeal with whisk. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened slightly. Stir in frozen corn; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Stir remaining cheese into polenta.
  • In large bowl, beat oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with whisk until well blended. Add arugula; toss to coat.
  • Divide polenta among 4 bowls. Top each serving with salad; sprinkle with reserved tablespoon cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY CORN POLENTA



Creamy Corn Polenta image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups polenta or yellow cornmeal
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot add milk and cream along with thyme and garlic. Bring to a simmer then shut off the heat to let the milk and cream steep. Let it steep for at least 30 minutes. Once steeped, strain the milk mixture and discard the thyme and garlic. Bring the milk and cream mixture back up to a simmer and gradually pour in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Once the milk is completely absorbed, lower the heat and set a timer for 20 minutes. Continue cooking, whisking often, until the timer goes off, add chicken stock if the mixture is too thick (it should be like creamy mashed potatoes). Once the timer goes off the polenta should be thick and smooth. Finish with butter, grated Parmigiano and salt and pepper.

CREAMY CORN-STUDDED POLENTA



Creamy Corn-Studded Polenta image

Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     Side     High Fiber     Dinner     Corn     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Bring broth, cream, and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often. Add corn; increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until polenta is soft, thick, and creamy, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

DREAMY POLENTA



Dreamy Polenta image

I grew up eating polenta, so it's a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using my handy slow cooker allows me to turn my attention to the lineup of other foods on my spread. -Ann Voccola, Milford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
5 cups whole milk
4 cups half-and-half cream
12 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 5-qt. slow cooker with 1 tablespoon butter. Add milk, cream, 6 tablespoons butter, cornmeal, salt, rosemary and pepper; stir to combine., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until polenta is thickened, whisking every hour. Just before serving, whisk again; stir in cheese and remaining butter. Garnish with additional rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

POLENTA WITH FRESH CORN



Polenta with Fresh Corn image

Fresh corn kernels adds a burst of sweetness and texture to creamy polenta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
2 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups water into a medium saucepan. Add the salt, corn kernels, and milk. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. In a steady stream, slowly pour in the polenta, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, until polenta is very thick, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the butter and pepper. Serve warm.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED CORN AND FRESH SAGE



Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage image

This side dish is great served hot and topped with Parmesan cheese, or chilled, cut into shapes and then griddled.

Provided by JOE ZARANSKI

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ears corn
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
½ yellow onion, diced
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Grill corn in the husks, or roast in the oven; cut kernels from cob.
  • In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly stir in cornmeal, whisking thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes more.
  • When mixture is thick and the cornmeal is tender, stir in corn, sage and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a large bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 219.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CHEF JOHN'S THREE CORN POLENTA



Chef John's Three Corn Polenta image

When I first began my career as a cook in San Francisco, I remember talking with a Chef about an upcoming menu on which he was thinking of using polenta as the side dish. I asked him if he was talking about polanda. He said he'd never heard of polanda. I called my mom and told her we were going to serve something called polenta at the restaurant. I asked her if she had ever heard of it. She laughed and said that they were the same things! She explained that 'pol-an-da' was just our family's mispronunciation of the actual name polenta. I was pretty embarrassed, to say the least!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 ½ cups water, divided
½ cup polenta

Steps:

  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 2/3 of the corn, with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the hot butter and oil until the corn is fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour 2 cups water into corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk polenta into mixture. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and polenta absorbs the water, 20 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook for until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir remaining corn and 1 teaspoon butter into polenta mixture. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 211 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right polenta: For a creamy polenta, use fine or medium-ground polenta. Coarse-ground polenta will result in a more grainy texture.
  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn adds a burst of flavor to the polenta. If fresh corn is not available, you can use frozen or canned corn. Just be sure to drain the corn well before using.
  • Cook the polenta slowly: Polenta takes time to cook, so be patient. Cook it over low heat, stirring frequently, until it has reached the desired consistency. Rushing the process will result in undercooked polenta.
  • Add flavorings: Polenta is a blank canvas for flavors. You can add anything from cheese to herbs to spices. Some popular flavorings include Parmesan cheese, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Serve polenta immediately: Polenta is best served immediately after it is cooked. It will start to thicken as it cools, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Creamy corn-studded polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's perfect for a summer meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover corn. With its creamy texture, sweet corn flavor, and cheesy goodness, this polenta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics