Creamy polenta, a delectable dish, combines the earthy flavor of cornmeal with the richness of Parmesan cheese and the peppery zest of arugula. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even as a main course. The creamy texture of the polenta pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the corn, Parmesan, and arugula, creating a symphony of delightful flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this recipe will guide you through the steps of preparing a creamy polenta dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED CORN AND FRESH SAGE
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
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
CREAMY POLENTA WITH CORN, PARMESAN AND ARUGULA
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
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 PARMESAN POLENTA
Steps:
- Place the chicken stock in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until the stock comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and very slowly whisk in the cornmeal, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Switch to a wooden spoon, add the salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes, until thick. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly while you're stirring. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan, creme fraiche, and butter. Taste for seasonings and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.
POLENTA WITH ARUGULA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the water and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and arugula, and stir until the arugula is wilted. Stir in the butter, cream, and cheese, if using. Season the polenta, to taste, with salt and pepper.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND SAUSAGE
Polenta is such a natural base for so many savory foods - more flavorful than either pasta or mashed potatoes, but somehow just as forgiving - that it's hard to pick a favorite topping. Having said that, I know what mine is: sausage. The fatty succulence of a banger combined with the lean graininess of the cornmeal is somehow perfect.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, put cornmeal in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water and whisk well to make a slurry; continue whisking mixture to eliminate any lumps. Put pan over medium-high heat, sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking frequently and adding water as needed to keep mixture loose and free of lumps, between 3 and 4 more cups. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a bit more water; consistency should be similar to sour cream's.
- Polenta will be done in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on grind. Add cheese and butter. Taste and add salt, if necessary, and lots of pepper; serve topped with sausages.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN
Parmesan cheese adds a bit of sharpness to creamy polenta in this popular Italian side dish. Also Try:Chicken Cacciatore, Lemony Kale Salad
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place milk in a medium saucepan and add 2 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. While whisking constantly, gradually add polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan and slowly add polenta, whisking constantly. Cook polenta over moderate heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE AND PARMESAN
Categories Cheese Dairy Side Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Parmesan Winter Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 (side dish) or 4 (vegetarian main dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Oil a 13- by 9-inch or other 2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish.
- Pat polenta roll dry, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange in baking dish, overlapping slices slightly to cover bottom completely.
- Stir mascarpone in a small bowl to loosen, then spread over polenta, holding slices down with your hand. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over top.
- Bake until bubbling and golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes to firm up, then season with pepper.
EASY CREAMY POLENTA
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large, deep saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. While whisking constantly, add polenta in a slow, steady stream. Reduce heat to medium, cook until thickened, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheese, heavy cream, and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Easy and delicious creamy polenta. Makes a great side, appetizer, or base for a hearty stew.
Provided by Keith Haney
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir polenta and chicken broth together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the polenta is heated through completely, about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and paprika with the polenta mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.1 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1185.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CREAMY POLENTA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
This delicious and easy side dish goes incredibly well with braised meat. It makes any meal feel a little more elevated.-Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup cream, milk and salt. Bring to a low simmer. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. , Pour polenta into a 3-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cook, covered, on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1/3 cup. Just before serving, stir cheese and the remaining cream and butter into polenta. To serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
POLENTA WITH CORN AND CHEESE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Shuck the corn, and scrape the kernels from it to yield 2 cups.
- With a fork, mix the ricotta and the blue cheese to blend well.
- Bring stock to boil; slowly stir in polenta, mixing constantly. Reduce heat to medium, and continue mixing until mixture thickens. Stir in corn and continue cooking until mixture is thick and corn is cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and quickly stir in cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 500, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 545 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
CREAMY PARMESAN GARLIC POLENTA
Make and share this Creamy Parmesan Garlic Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1 In a medium-large pot melt the butter over medium high heat until the foam subsides. Add the garlic. Cook for a minute. Add the broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- 2. Slowly sprinkle in the polenta, whisking as you pour. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 20 to 25 minutes stirring frequently until the polenta is thickened and soft to taste.
- 3. Turn off heat and stir in pepper and parmesan. Serve immediately or pour into a 9x13 inch pan to set. Once cool, cut polenta into squares.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND MOZZARELLA
Make and share this Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over high heat, combine milk and cornmeal, whisking until mixture boils.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking frequently until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Add rosemary and cheeses.
- Whisk until cheese is melted.
- Season to taste.
Tips:
- Use fresh polenta for the best flavor and texture.
- Bring the milk and water to a simmer before adding the polenta. This will help to prevent lumps.
- Whisk the polenta constantly as it cooks to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and butter to the polenta once it is cooked through. This will make it creamy and flavorful.
- Top the polenta with corn, arugula, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Conclusion:
Creamy polenta with corn, Parmesan, and arugula is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover polenta, and it can also be served as a main course or side dish. The creamy polenta is topped with sweet corn, fresh arugula, and Parmesan cheese, and it is drizzled with olive oil. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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