Best 9 Creamy Polenta With Goat Cheese Recipes

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Creamy polenta with goat cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy polenta is made with cornmeal, milk, and butter, and the goat cheese adds a tangy and savory flavor. This dish can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for creamy polenta with goat cheese, as well as tips on how to make it perfectly.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups water
1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

CREAMY POLENTA



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, plus more as needed
4 cups milk, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups polenta
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and butter to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and whisk in the polenta. Whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes to prevent lumps. Simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered and stirring every 10 minutes, until the polenta is thick, smooth, and creamy. Add the creme fraiche and Parmesan. Check for seasoning and adjust consistency by adding milk or water to the polenta. Polenta may be made up to 20 minutes ahead of time and kept covered until ready to serve.

POLENTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROSEMARY



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Sam Sifton brought this recipe, from the chef Matthew Kenney, to The Times in 2009. Mr. Kenney had great success in the 1990s with a string of restaurants, and this dish became a dinner party favorite, of sorts, for Brooklynites of a certain time. The ingredients are few, and the technique simple. So do as Sifton suggests: "Get good organic apples that can hold up to heat and the best coarse-ground polenta and thick, creamy goat cheese you can find. Spend the money for Grade A maple syrup and organic pecans. And spend the time to find the candied ginger, which adds a bright, floral taste to the final dish." Serve it with these pork chops, another of Mr. Kenney's dishes.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, plus more as needed
2 cups polenta
6 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the polenta in a steady stream, then decrease the heat to medium. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, more constantly than you would think possible, until the polenta begins to thicken, approximately 10 minutes. (Keep stirring; otherwise the polenta will boil up and may splatter on your hand.)
  • Add the cheese and rosemary and stir for approximately 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. It keeps well on the stove, though it thickens as it rests. If cooking before the chops are done, which is a smart idea, either remove from the heat at a thinner consistency or add a little more stock later.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 391, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE POLENTA



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Making polenta is the easiest thing in the world, and can be a nice complement to many meat dishes.

Categories     main dish     side dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 whole Beef Short Ribs
Kosher Salt and Pepper To Taste
1/4 c. All-purpose Flour
6 pieces Pancetta, Diced
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 whole Carrots, Diced
2 whole Shallots, Peeled And Finely Minced
2 c. Red Or White Wine
2 c. Beef Or Chicken Broth (enough To Almost Cover Ribs)
2 sprigs Thyme
2 sprigs Rosemary

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper ribs, then dredge in flour. Set aside.In a large dutch oven, cook pancetta over medium heat until complete crispy and all fat is rendered. Remove pancetta and set aside. Do not discard grease.Add olive oil to pan with the pancetta grease, and raise heat to high. Brown ribs on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove ribs and set aside. Turn heat to medium.Add onions, carrots, and shallots to pan and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in wine and scrape bottom of pan to release all the flavorful bits of glory. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Add broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Add ribs to the liquid; they should be almost completely submerged. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid. Put on the lid and place into the oven. Cook at 350 for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Ribs should be fork-tender and falling off the bone. Remove pan from oven and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes, lid on, before serving. At the last minute, skim fat off the top of the liquid. (Can also refrigerate mixture, then remove solid fat from the top.)Serve 2 ribs on bed of creamy polenta, spooning a little juice over the top.

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE POLENTA



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Make and share this Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup medium polenta
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 package chavrie fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In medium pot with high sides combine the water, milk and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the polenta while whisking constantly.
  • Cook the mixture for at least 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon until thickened and cooked.
  • Stir in the Chavrie®, lemon zest and kosher salt.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Soft goat cheese adds a tang to this otherwise basic polenta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound quick-cooking polenta (2 2/3 cups)
4 ounces soft goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add salt and slowly add polenta, in a thin stream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheeses and butter. Serve immediately.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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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

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

GOAT CHEESE POLENTA



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This is an unusual appetizer that calls for goat cheese and oil packed sun dried tomatoes-very trendy but not too putzy to put together. It's pretty tasty.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup yellow corn grits, plus
2 tablespoons yellow corn grits
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (chevre)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, cut into matchstick size strips

Steps:

  • Combine the grits, chicken broth and garlic in a large saucepan with a tight fitting lid.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes.
  • Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and all ingredients are well mixed.
  • Grease a 9X13 inch cooking pan and spoon the mixture into the dish and press with wet hands to spread evenly.
  • Can be served room temperature or chilled.
  • For entree size serving, cut into 6 pieces.
  • For an appetizer, cut into smaller squares.

PAN-FRIED POLENTA WITH CORN, KALE AND GOAT CHEESE



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This is a gourmet polenta recipe as it uses kale and goat cheese.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ⅓ cups water
1 cup stone ground cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups fresh corn kernels
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tomato, sliced
3 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute; don't let the garlic brown. Add 3 cups of the water, and bring it to a boil.
  • While the water heats, whisk together in a bowl the cornmeal, salt, and 1 cup water to make a smooth mixture.
  • When the water in the saucepan comes to a boil, pour the mixture into it. Whisk constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming. Turn the heat to low. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook the polenta 5 minutes more. Stir in the pepper and Parmesan cheese. Pour the polenta into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill the polenta in a refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • While the polenta is cooling, cut away the stems and center stalks of the kale. Cut the leaves into 3-inch pieces.
  • Cut the chilled polenta into 4 large triangles. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, carefully add the polenta triangles. Fry the polenta until it is golden brown on the underside, then turn the polenta over and cook it until it is golden brown on the other side. Arrange the polenta on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat the broiler on your oven.
  • Place the kale and 1/3 cup water into the skillet that was just used to fry the polenta. Cover the skillet and cook the kale over a medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
  • Place the tomato slices on top of the polenta triangles. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top of the tomato slices. Broil the polenta until the cheese melts and the tomatoes begin to cook.
  • Arrange the kale on a serving platter. Place the hot polenta triangles on top of the kale and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1250.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Choosing well-proportioned polenta to liquid ratio is crucial, ensuring a creamy and flavorful polenta.
  • Using hot liquid, like water, milk, or vegetable broth, allows the polenta to cook evenly and prevents lump formation.
  • Whisking the polenta continuously while adding the liquid helps eliminate lumps and ensures a smooth texture.
  • Simmering the polenta over low heat for the recommended time allows the starch to fully hydrate and develop a creamy consistency.
  • Stirring the polenta occasionally during the cooking process prevents sticking and promotes even cooking.
  • Adding salt to taste enhances the overall flavor of the polenta and balances the richness of the goat cheese.
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese imparts a nutty and umami flavor to the polenta, complementing the creaminess of the goat cheese.
  • Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, enhancing the texture and taste of the dish.
  • Freshly chopped parsley adds a vibrant color and a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the polenta, balancing the richness of the goat cheese and polenta.

Conclusion:

Creamy polenta with goat cheese is a delectable and versatile dish that showcases the harmonious blend of creamy polenta, tangy goat cheese, and an array of flavorful toppings. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and creamy texture. The combination of ingredients creates a culinary symphony that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves a lasting impression. Experiment with different toppings and garnishes to create a unique and personalized dish that reflects your culinary preferences. Indulge in this creamy delight and savor the exceptional flavors it has to offer.

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