SAVORY POLENTA

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This is from Alton Brown's show 'Good Eats'. It makes a very creamy and flavorful polenta without using too much cheese. While this is fabulous freshly made, I wouldn't recommend making in advance. When reheated, it seems grainier than when fresh.

Provided by accidental glutton

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large, oven-safe saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the red onion and salt. Saute until onions begin to turn translucent.
  • Reduce heat to low & add the garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes, making sure garlic does not burn.
  • Turn the heat up to high & add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
  • Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking.
  • Cover the saucepan and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent lumps.
  • Once the mixture is creamy, remove from the oven and add the butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the parmesan.
  • Serve.

Papa Princex
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This recipe is a fail. The polenta never thickened up and it tasted like glue. I won't be making this again.


Andrea Marquez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out really runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


BrandRoot Interior
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The polenta was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Md rubel Rana
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I found the polenta to be a little too thick. I think I'll add more milk next time.


Yves Laurent
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The polenta was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more cheese next time.


Valerie Cheron
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This is my new favorite polenta recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Nazzer shacrawi
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Mohammad Hafiz Uddin Ahamed
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This polenta is a great way to use up leftover cheese. It's also a really easy dish to make.


Candace Tinsley
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I wasn't sure how this polenta would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really good!


Arsalan ktk
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This polenta is amazing! I love the cheesy, creamy texture. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ssegane Edward
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Yum! This polenta is creamy and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Shae Spielman
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This polenta is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings.


Amanda Gwala
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it twice now and it's always perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Ehtisham Asif
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I made this polenta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best polenta they've ever had.


Emmanuel Zeus
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This polenta is incredible! It's creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.