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.

Sabir Jilalu
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is loo


nwokolo chisolu
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This polenta was delicious! I used a mix of white and yellow cornmeal, and it turned out great. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking fo


Sherry Brady
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I made this polenta for a dinner party last night and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zaki Naveed
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This polenta was easy to make and turned out great! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still delicious. The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the balsamic glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making th


Nadun Bhathiya
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is loo


Md Robiwul
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This polenta was delicious! I used a mix of white and yellow cornmeal, and it turned out great. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking fo


md simanto
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I made this polenta for a dinner party last night and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Calista Mingst
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This polenta was easy to make and turned out great! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still delicious. The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the balsamic glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making th


Haliun Bolorerdene
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is loo


Loretta West
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This polenta was delicious! I used a mix of white and yellow cornmeal, and it turned out great. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking fo


Carol O'Shea
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I made this polenta for a dinner party last night and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Noor Jan
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This polenta was easy to make and turned out great! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still delicious. The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the balsamic glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making th


ChaMiracle Harville
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is loo


Anish Bogati
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This polenta was delicious! I used almond milk instead of regular milk, and it turned out great. The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the balsamic glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joe Stoty
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I made this polenta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Charity Job
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This polenta was amazing! I've never had polenta before, but I will definitely be making it again. The balsamic glaze was the perfect topping, and it added a touch of sweetness to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a