Creamy Polenta Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Margaret Bunn   Creamy Polenta Recipe uses milk, butter, black pepper, salt, cornmeal and cheese in creating this full bodied polenta recipe. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Italian    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:302 calories7.2 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   8 Minutes Cook Time:   4 Minutes Total Time:   12 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups fat-free milk
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

DIRECTIONS

• In medium sauce pot, combine milk, butter, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Heat to boiling over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Gradually whisk in cornmeal until incorporated.
• Reduce heat to low and cook 4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover to keep warm.

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