Easy Homemade Polenta
Easy Homemade Polenta is the perfect creamy side to any weeknight dinner!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 cup coarse grind cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the broth and ¾ teaspoon of the salt to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, then whisk in the polenta and let it come back to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then whisk the polenta again, making sure to scrape everything up from the bottom of the pan. Place the lid back on the pan and cook for 15 minutes more.
- Stir in the butter and pepper, then taste and add add up to ½ teaspoon more salt, if desired.
Notes
- For creamier polenta, you can whisk in more broth or even heavy cream at the end until you reach your desired consistency.
- You can use any kind of cheese you'd like in this polenta! Goat cheese, parmesan, and gouda are some of our favorites.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg